Mass Effect Gaiden: Planet Stronghold

[lightbane]

Perception: It looks like we found a potential love interest for our hero.

 

[Andyman Messiah]

So I downloaded the demo and I just don't fucking know how you can do this, RK.

 

[LundB]

Hmm... I must expand on my earlier post:

Rumi Kai: Asian, initals R.K.

This isn't coincidence, it's destiny!

Now she's blind too, like RK's previous romance?

As I said before, DESTINY.

 

[RK47]

So I downloaded the demo and I just don't fucking know how you can do this, RK.

Well, maybe it's been a while since I played JRPG with decent turn-based combat system.
I didn't expect much out of this game and maybe that's why it surpassed my expectations.

 

[RK47]

White Knight

All right, Josh. Start the attack!

Okay! I'm going all out!

Take THIS!

Round One

Joshua harms Matrick Worker for 45 damage!

Impressive.

I'm dry. Go ahead, Lt.!

Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 8 damage!

Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 7 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker but misses!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 8 damage!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 5 damage!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 5 damage!

Rumi harms Matrick Worker for 11 damage!
Matrick Worker HP: 161/250

Matrick Worker uses Ground Crush!
Joshua is hit for 4 damage!
Tom is hit for 10 damage!
Bellamy is hit for 8 damage!
Rumi is hit for 7 damage!

Joshua HP: 27/31
Tom HP: 54/64
Bellamy HP: 32/40
Rumi HP: 17/24

Is everyone okay?

Just a scratch!

You should ease up, Josh! I think you've got its attention!

Just as planned, sir!

Round Two

Joshua shoots Matrick Worker for 7 damage!
Joshua shoots Matrick Worker for 6 damage!

Why you stubborn hotshot! Fine, we'll do it your way!

Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 4 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 4 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 8 damage!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 8 damage!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker but misses!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 7 damage!
Rumi takes cover and regains 4 PP and 3 HP
Matrick Worker HP: 119/250

Matrick Worker uses Ground Crush!
Joshua is hit for 7 damage!
Tom is hit for 4 damage!
Bellamy is hit for 4 damage!
Rumi is hit for 7 damage!
Joshua HP: 20/31
Tom HP: 50/64
Bellamy HP: 28/40
Rumi HP: 13/24

Damn that move is pretty devastating!

It looks tired, Tom! We should take this opportunity to catch our breath!

Round Three

Joshua takes cover and regains 4 PP and 4 HP.
Tom shoots Matrick Worker hits for 7 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 5 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 6 damage!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 6 damage!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 5 damage!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker but misses!
Rumi heals herself for 11 HP.
Matrick Worker HP: 90/250

Matrick Worker attacks Joshua for 7 damage!
Matrick Worker attacks Joshua for 4 damage!
Matrick Worker attacks Joshua for 5 damage!
Joshua HP: 08/31

Whoa...I really got its attention now...

Told you to lay low, Private.

Round Four

Gonna heal myself!

Joshua heals himself for 19 HP.
Joshua HP 27/31
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 7 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 6 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker but misses!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 8 damage!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 7 damage!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 8 damage!
Rumi takes cover and regains 4PP.
Matrick Worker HP: 55/250

Matrick Worker attacks Joshua for 7 damage!

Matrick Worker attacks Joshua for 7 damage!
Matrick Worker attacks Joshua for 6 damage!

Joshua HP: 07/31

It's still attacking me!

Guess he hates you too much! Don't worry, it'll be dead soon!

Round Five

Joshua takes cover and regains 4 PP and 4 HP.
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 6 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 8 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 4 damage!

Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker but misses!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker but misses!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 6 damage!

Sorry, I slipped a bit.

It's okay! We'll finish it on the next attack!

Here let me heal your wounds, Joshua.

Rumi heals Joshua for 20 HP.
Joshua HP: 31/31

Thanks, Rumi! I'm good as new!

Matrick Worker uses Ground Crush!
Joshua is hit for 5 damage!
Tom is hit for 9 damage!
Bellamy is hit for 8 damage!
Rumi is hit for 4 damage!
Joshua HP: 26/31
Tom HP: 41/64
Bellamy HP: 20/40
Rumi HP: 20/24

Round Six

This is it guys! It's going down now!

Joshua harms Matrick Worker for 15 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 4 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 8 damage!
Tom shoots Matrick Worker for 4 damage!
Bellamy shoots Matrick Worker for 7 damage!
Matrick Worker is defeated!

YEAH!

Why did that creature attack us? Weren't these aliens extinct on this planet?

Well... you know how those things go. 'Officially' they are, but 'unofficially' we couldn't determine exactly which races were really extinct.

So you mean...?

Yes. More attacks could happen anytime.

Great, first the robots and now the aliens.

The robots...?

Yes. Sgt. Fox told me what is happening with them as well.

But... that is classified information!

Tom, don't you think that Nelson's team has earned the right to be informed of everything?

Yeah... you're right, Bellamy.

We also found out that Prince Cliff left the colony together with some aliens.

What?!

Yes, and the most curious thing is that he wasn't forced to follow them. Seems he left of his own free will.

I can't believe it! Why would he do that?

We don't know. Sgt. Fox said to meet her at the royal chamber. Probably she wants to inform the King. Should we go?

Yes. Let's go there now.

We stop and rest up at the barracks before heading there. Also a few new weapons can be equipped now that I've met its stat requirement.

Psionic 'Horror' for me.

My old Psi-Amp goes to Jacob. I think I passed Michelle a Laser Rifle. I missed the screen-cap.

Later...at the Royal Chamber

What? How is this possible?

Pirate rebels! They've somehow got the clearance to get inside!

(Cerberus.)

So the Matrick we were fighting was a diversion. This is a well-executed plan. What is the situation, Fox?

Thank God, the Queen and the King were able to lock themselves in their respective chambers. But the pirates have split into two groups so they can attack both simultaneously!

Then we better split up and defeat them both. We cannot risk either group getting to the King or Queen! Fox, ake Lafelur, Miles and Dupont with you. I'll take Nelson, Koenig and Rumi. Let's go!

The Throne of Man is threatened once more. Can the Stronghold withstand an attack of this scale? Look forward to the next update of Mass Effect Gaiden: Planet Stronghold!

 

[Brother None]

Sure is a lot of similarities, yeah.

Good stuff, RK, keep it coming.

 

[Whisper]

Is there any way to play extended demo for this game? Searched everywhere, found only Linux versions.

 

[RK47]

Cerberus Protocol

There they are! Let's take them on!

Round 1

Rebecca attacks Rebel Pirate A for 13 damage!
Michelle attacks Rebel Pirate A for 5 damage!
Michelle attacks Rebel Pirate A for 7 damage!
Jacob harms Rebel Pirate A for 30 damage!
Bellamy attacks Rebel Pirate A for 7 damage!
Bellamy attacks Rebel Pirate A for 6 damage!
Rebel Pirate A HP: 12/80

Rebel Pirate A uses Energy Shock but misses Rebecca!
Rebel Pirate B uses Energy Shock and stuns Rebecca for 2 turns!

Ugh! I can't move!

Rebel Pirate C uses Energy Shock but misses Jacob!

Round 2

I can't move my body...but my mind is still strong enough to...

Rebecca harms Rebel Pirate A for 5 damage!
Michelle attacks Rebel Pirate A for 7 damage!
Michelle attacks Rebel Pirate A for 7 damage!
Rebel Pirate A is killed!

I've got one!

It's not over yet!

Jacob harms Rebel Pirate B for 30 damage!
Bellamy attacks Rebel Pirate B for 8 damage!
Bellamy attacks Rebel Pirate B for 8 damage!
Rebel Pirate B HP: 34/80

Rebel Pirate B attacks Jacob for 6 damage!
Rebel Pirate B attacks Jacob for 5 damage!
Rebel Pirate C attacks Jacob for 5 damage!
Rebel Pirate C attacks Jacob for 6 damage!
Jacob HP: 18/40

Hngh!

Jacob! Are you alright?

Wounded, but I'm still good to go!

Round 3

Curses...I still...can't...move.

Rebecca takes cover and regains 2 PP.
Michelle attacks Rebel Pirate B for 5 damage!
Michelle attacks Rebel Pirate B for 5 damage!

Taking cover! Gonna need some time to heal up!

Jacob takes cover and regains 4 PP and 4 HP.
Jacob HP: 22/40
Bellamy critically attacks Rebel Pirate B for 12 damage!
Bellamy attacks Rebel Pirate B for 8 damage!
Rebel Pirate B HP: 06/80

Rebel Pirate B attacks Michelle for 5 damage!
Rebel Pirate B attacks Michelle for 5 damage!
Rebel Pirate C attacks Michelle for 3 damage!
Rebel Pirate C attacks Michelle for 3 damage!
Michelle HP: 24/42

Damn, that hurts!

Round 4

Finally! Eat this!

Rebecca attacks Rebel Pirate B for 15 damage!
Rebel Pirate B is killed!

You should not have faced me!

The last Rebel Pirate refused to surrender, outnumbered and outgunned, he never stood a chance against Rebecca's team.

Well done, soldiers! Now let's hope the other team was successful as well!

Meanwhile in the Queen's Chambers...

Help! Help me!

Fear not, my Queen! We'll free you in no time!

Let's start this fight on high! Eat my high focused Psionic Attack!

Round 1

Joshua harms Rebel Pirate A but misses!

Fuuuu-

Tom attacks Rebel Pirate A for 7 damage!
Tom attacks Rebel Pirate A for 6 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Pirate A for 4 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Pirate A for 5 damage!

Let me show you how it's done.

Philipp attacks Rebel Pirate A for 16 damage!

Rebel Pirate A HP: 42/80

Watch out for their Energy Shocks!

Rebel Pirate A uses Energy Shock! Rumi is stunned for 1 turn.

Aah!

Rumi!

Rebel Pirate B uses Energy Shock! Joshua is stunned for 2 turns.

Hnnnnghhhh!

Heh. Newfags...

Rebel Pirate C uses Energy Shock! Phil is stunned for 1 turn.

Banal. Shit. Boring.

Round 2

Guys, take it easy. Josh, you can still your psionic powers even when stunned. Rumi, you know what to do.

Yes, sir!

Joshua takes cover and regains 4 PP.
Tom attacks Rebel Pirate A for 7 damage!
Tom attacks Rebel Pirate A for 7 damage!

(I can still attack Lt. Shatz's target...but the enemies will focus on him when it's their turn to attack...I must protect him!)

Rumi uses Protect on Tom. Armor Value increased by 1 for 6 turns!

Thank you, Rumi!

Screw this next-gen crowd control bullshit!

Philipp harms Rebel Pirate A for 5 damage!
Rebel Pirate A HP: 25/80

Here they come!

Rebel Pirate A attacks Tom for 3 damage!
Rebel Pirate A attacks Tom for 5 damage!
Rebel Pirate B attacks Tom for 4 damage!
Rebel Pirate B attacks Tom for 5 damage!
Rebel Pirate C attacks Tom for 4 damage!
Rebel Pirate C attacks Tom for 4 damage!
Tom HP: 39/64

Could've been worse...thanks again, Rumi!

Round 3

My turn!

Joshua harms Rebel Pirate A for 15 damage!
Tom attacks Rebel Pirate A for 9 damage!
Tom attacks Rebel Pirate A for 7 damage!

Rebel Pirate A is killed!

Rest in peace!

Hold still, Tom.

Rumi heals Tom by 11 HP.
Tom HP: 50/64

Ha! I can move now. Feel my wrath!

Philipp attacks Rebel Pirate B for 15 damage!
Rebel Pirate B HP: 65/80

Rebel Pirate B attacks Tom for 5 damage!
Rebel Pirate B attacks Tom for 4 damage!
Rebel Pirate C attacks Tom for 5 damage!
Rebel Pirate C attacks Tom for 4 damage!
Tom HP: 32/64

They're relentless...keep up the pressure!


Round 4

Eat Psi-Amp, you bastards!

Joshua attacks Rebel Pirate B for 5 damage!
Joshua attacks Rebel Pirate B for 2 damage!
Joshua attacks Rebel Pirate B for 7 damage!

I'm getting to cover!

Tom takes cover and regains 3 HP.
Tom HP: 35/64

My powers are depleted. I need a moment to recover.

Rumi takes cover and regains 4 PP.
Philipp attacks Rebel Pirate B and hits for 13 damage!
Rebel Pirate B HP: 40/80

Rebel Pirate B uses Energy Shock and stuns Rumi for 1 turn!
Rebel Pirate C uses Energy Shock and stuns Joshua for 1 turn!

Grrr..So annoying!

Round 5

Joshua takes cover and regains 4 PP.
Tom attacks Rebel Pirate B and hits for 9 damage!
Tom attacks Rebel Pirate B and hits for 5 damage!

I will heal your wounds, Lt.

Rumi heals Tom by 14 HP.
Tom HP: 49/64

Philipp attacks Rebel Pirate B for 16 damage!
Rebel Pirate B HP: 12/80

You're going to hell assholes! Tell them I sent ya!

Rebel Pirate B attack Tom for 5 damage!
Rebel Pirate B attack Tom for 4 damage!
Rebel Pirate C attack Tom for 4 damage!
Rebel Pirate C attack Tom for 4 damage!
Tom HP: 32/64

Rumi, this Protect barrier of yours is really effective!

Thank you, Lt.


Round 6

This is it! You're going down, bastards!

Joshua harms Rebel Pirate B for 15 damage!
Rebel Pirate B is killed!

You're surrounded. Surrender now or be killed!

The lone pirate refused to back down, and Philipp sent him to an early grave with a bullet between the eyes.

Hell, I could do that again. SEVEN times!

Y-yes... but who were those people?

King Oscar turns his head to look at Tom, with fire in his eyes.

That's what I'm wondering too. Lt. Shatz!

Yes, my Empr-

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT I'M ATTACKED IN THE MOST SECURE COLONY OF THE EMPIRE!

I... I am sorry but-

First my son was kidnapped, and now they have attempted to assassinate me and my beloved Sophia! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!

Your son wasn't kidnapped, my Lord.

WHAT?! Who is this insolent recruit that dares to speak-

Forgive him, Your Majesty, but he's right! Look at what we found on the security camera recordings.

All of us gather around the holographic display device and look at the recording. It's quite shocking and at the same time mysterious.

What! What is that... that ugly thing standing near my beloved son?

Ugly thing? She looks gorgeous...

Yeah, well said, kid. Almost better than our cheerleader Rebecca, don't you think?

of Skyway. I did not add these in folks.

SILENCE you two!

This is most odd...

I hope you'll keep your word. You realize how dangerous this is for me, don't you?

Worry not. We Marada always keep our word. We're not humans.

Hmpf. Let's get on the hovercraft then.

The recording stops here. As you can see, it seems that Prince Cliff wasn't kidnapped but-

IMPOSSIBLE! You know who those aliens are, Sgt. Fox!?

Th-they are of the Marada race and-

And they are the most cunning and ruthless living creatures of the galaxy! You cannot trust them! This... this recording is fake!

I doubt it. But she could have somehow hypnotized the prince.

(Indoctrination?)

And now? Where are they? Oh Oscar, what will happen to Cliff?

Calm down, my dear. Lt. Shatz, I order you to find and save my son by any means at your disposal! Call down the Sardaukars elite troopers and-

Ahem. I wanted to inform you that... we've got another problem. We... are cut off from the rest of the galaxy.

(Oh boy.)

What?

There's a robot revolt going on, caused by a mysterious disturbance signal. The intergalactic communication relays are not working. We can communicate only over the surface of the planet. But we are unable to call for any help from outside. Nobody knows what is happening here, and we're trapped until we somehow get rid of this signal.

Damn! But can't we send a ship to-

No, without the intergalactic relays we cannot accurately navigate to another sector using our trans-light engines, and as you are well aware no other planets are colonized in the Luminos Gamma system.

(Without the Mass Relays...we can't escape now.)

All right. I trust you and your men will be able to find a solution. But first, look for my son Cliff! This has top priority!

As you wish, my King.

Now go, don't waste precious time!

We gather outside the royal chamber. Tom speaks while everyone listens.

What should we do exactly?

First, eliminate all the rogue robots and rebels inside the colony.

The androids may also need your help again in the science lab to find some replacement parts to repair the supercomputers. I heard they've been badly damaged.

(Updated my journal.)

We should leave someone here to protect the King and Queen...

Indeed. Tom and I will stay here. You guys form into two groups of three. Nelson, you lead one. Bellamy you take the other.

Good idea. I have reports of rogue robot teams sighted in the hangar and the living quarters. Nelson, choose your partners. Who do you want with you?

Hmm...let's examine Rumi's skill set first.

She has a mix of skills at her disposal. High Psionic and Light Weapons, as well as Evasion. Her non-combat tag skills are Repair, Medicine, Lockpicks and Explosives. She lacks training in terms of Psionic abilities, however. Both Harm & Heal are non-tag skills and will take longer to raise. I chose to invest on Light Weapons & Psionics for now. Why the latter? Because it has the passive bonus of increasing PP regen to 2 per combat round at 50+ skill level.

Now...decision time:

Nelson should take 2 from here:

 

[Jacqueline]

i vote for rumi & skyway!

 

[Hirato]

Michelle and Jacob

Spoiler

You'll be using your picks for the next few fights - the others will get pinned down
IMO, those two will make it easiest for you

So bros...
I've been playing further thanks to a fellow Codexer...
And I'm giggling like a japanese school girl on acid...

Is this... normal?
Have I been... emotionally engaged?

 

[RK47]

Me too bro. It's like watching sunday cartoon RPG with decent turn based combat. Purist might say the revealed enemy weakness and ability made it easy, but hey, you could still hide that shit and still be revealed if you test out every weapon damage and save scum through fights to gather data / read gamefaqs ala Final Faggot 7, but I'm enjoying it. Combat is like a puzzle. I take my time, thinking of the odds before making decision.

And yeah, I play this game to be emotionally engaged, so I'm going with Skyway and RK.

 

[RK47]

In the Emperor's Name

Phil, you're with me.

Good move. You picked the best.

And then I want....Rumi.

Oh, it's an honor to be fighting alongside you again, Nelson.

Good. Now Nelson's team will clear the Hangar area where the most dangerous robots have been sighted, while Bellamy's team will clear the living quarters.

I promised the king that we would clear the colony of enemies. I want you to complete this as soon as possible (four turns); I know you can do it!

Sir, yes sir!

We head to the barracks to spend a turn resting and equipping ourselves with better gear.

Rumi's now equipped with the Sparrow Pistol. We also replaced our first aid kit with the more effective med kits.

All good. Let's head out to the hangar!

Here they are! Damn it, there are so many...

There are several spaceships stationed here. With the Explosives Skill you can try to extract the warhead from one of the ships' missiles and use it as a grenade.

(So the mining laser..or the warhead, huh?) Anyone here have any tech or explosives skills?

Clock's ticking, newfag. Should we start popping moles? And don't look at me, those are dump stats.

Rumi?

I know both, but more confident in my repair skills.

Ok. See that mining laser? Can you get it back online and fire at the enemy before we engage?

Leave it to me!

You made it! They're attacking now, but their strength is considerably lower. Great work, Rumi!

Think nothing of it. Here they come.

Round 1

Unit 06 is mine!

Joshua uses highly concentrated Harm on RoboAnt-06 for 45 damage!
RoboAnt-06 is destroyed!

That's one down!

Impressive.

Not bad, kid. Not bad.

Philipp burst attacks Battle Bot Gunner for 16 damage!
Philipp burst attacks Battle Bot Gunner for 16 damage!

See if you can finish that wounded bot, kiddo.

Rumi attacks Battle Bot Gunner for 6 damage!
Rumi attacks Battle Bot Gunner but misses!
Rumi attacks Battle Bot Gunner for 7 damage!
Rumi attacks Battle Bot Gunner but misses!
Battle Bot Gunner HP: 15/60

I've failed to achieve the objective. I apologize.

It's alright, we'll get it on the next attack!

RoboAnt-02 A repairs Battle Bot Gunner for 5 HP
RoboAnt-02 D repairs Battle Bot Gunner for 8 HP
Battle Bot Gunner HP: 29/60
Battle Bot Gunner uses Spread Shot!
Joshua is hit for 10 damage!
Philipp is hit for 8 damage!
Rumi evades the attack!

Round 2

That was quite an attack! Taking cover!

Joshua takes cover and regains 4 PP and 4 HP.
Joshua HP: 25/31
Joshua PP: 09/33

You do that. I'll continue kicking ass.

Philipp burst attacks Battle Bot Gunner for 17 damage!
Philipp burst attacks Battle Bot Gunner for 18 damage!
Battle Boy Gunner is destroyed!

Hah. Trashed.

I will try to keep up.

Rumi attacks RoboAnt-02 A for 10 damage!
Rumi attacks RoboAnt-02 A for 9 damage!
Rumi attacks RoboAnt-02 A for 10 damage!
Rumi attacks RoboAnt-02 A for 9 damage!
RoboAnt-02 A is destroyed!

Well done! You scored all four shots! Just the last one guys. Let's finish this.

The last unit-02 did not put much of a fight...

Gratz, Phil.

Hmph. As expected.

Phil gets more Sniper Weapons and Accuracy for higher crit chance and to hit bonus.

Look out! A new wave is approaching. And an even bigger robot in it!

Josh, we can still fall back if you wish.

There's no need for that, Rumi. Let's take them on now!

Round 1

Time to get trashed!

Joshua uses highly concentrated Harm on Battle Bot Gunner for 45 damage!

Finish it, Phil!

Tsk, no pressure.

Phil burst-attacks Battle Bot Gunner for 16 damage!
Battle Bot Gunner is destroyed!

I shall destroy the smaller one.

Rumi attacks RoboAnt-02 for 10 damage!
Rumi attacks RoboAnt-02 for 9 damage!
Rumi attacks RoboAnt-02 for 8 damage!
Rumi attacks RoboAnt-02 for 9 damage!
RoboAnt-02 is destroyed!

We're on a roll! Let's finish this and go home!

Battle Bot Phasor uses Phasor Blast and hits Joshua for 10 damage!
Joshua HP: 21/30

Round 2

He's after me!
Joshua takes cover and regains 4 HP & 4 PP
Joshua HP: 25/31
Joshua PP: 09/33

Stay in yer cover, next-gen-fags.

Philipp burst attacks Battle Bot Phasor for 18 damage!
Philipp burst attacks Battle Bot Phasor for 17 damage!
Rumi uses harm but misses!
Battle Bot Phasor HP: 65/100

Must I do everything myself?

Battle Bot Phasor uses Phasor Blast and hits Joshua for 12 damage!
Joshua HP: 13/31

Josh, are you alright?

I'm okay. I can heal myself. Keep shooting at it!

Round 3

Joshua heals himself for 18 HP.
Joshua HP 31/31

Phil burst attacks Battle Bot Phasor for 15 damage!
Phil burst attacks Battle Bot Phasor for 19 damage!
Rumi burst attacks Battle Bot Phasor for 6 damage!
Rumi burst attacks Battle Bot Phasor but misses!
Rumi burst attacks Battle Bot Phasor for 6 damage!
Rumi burst attacks Battle Bot Phasor for 5 damage!
Rumi burst attacks Battle Bot Phasor for 5 damage!
Battle Bot Phasor HP: 10/100

The heavily damaged robot never stood a chance.

Great job, soldiers! Looks like the hangar zone is now clear of robots!

Perhaps we should check up on the others...they should be at the living quarters.

Yes, you're right...let's fix our wounds first before heading there. I'd hate to go into battle unprepared.

Later...

The robots seem to be the weaker group, but among the rebel group is an enemy I've never seen before. They seem pretty tough.

We can't leave them like that. They're never going to win against both groups.

Wow. You actually cared for others, Phil? Let's do it then! We'll engage the rebels! For the EMPRAH!

Round 1

Joshua uses highly concentrated Harm on Battle Bot Gunner for 45 damage!
Phillip burst attacks the Rebel Pirate A for 15 damage!
Phillip burst attacks the Rebel Pirate A for 13 damage!
Rumi aimed attacks the Rebel Pirate A for 7 damage!
Rebel Pirate A is killed!

Stand down, you never stood a chance!

Rebel Gunner uses Gas Grenade! Joshua is confused for 3 turns!
Rebel Pirate uses Energy Shock! Rumi is stunned for 1 turn!

Round 2

Wha- is that...

Joshua takes cover and regains 4 PP.
Joshua PP 09/33

Philipp burst attacks Rebel Pirate for 14 damage!
Philipp burst attacks Rebel Pirate for 15 damage!

I can't move very well...but I can still-

Rumi Kai uses harm on Rebel Pirate but misses!
Rebel Pirate HP: 51/80

It's alright, Rumi. Wait till you're free from the shock effect!

Rebel Gunner attacks Philipp for 6 damage!
Rebel Pirate attacks Philipp for 4 damage!
Rebel Pirate attacks Philipp for 5 damage!
Philipp HP: 30/45

Round 3

Buy me more time!

Joshua takes cover and regains 4 PP.
Joshua PP: 15/33

Any longer and I might've bought the farm.

Phillipp burst attacks Rebel Pirate for 13 damage!
Phillipp burst attacks Rebel Pirate for 14 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Pirate but misses!
Rumi attacks Rebel Pirate for 8 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Pirate for 7 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Pirate for 8 damage!
Rebel Pirate HP: 03/80

Rebel Gunner attacks Philipp for 9 damage!
Rebel Pirate attacks Philipp for 4 damage!
Rebel Pirate attacks Philipp for 4 damage!
Philipp HP: 13/45

I'm bleeding here! You can have your own room now, Josh!

Round 4

Oh shut up you big baby! I'm healing you!

Joshua heals Philipp by 16 HP.
Philipp HP: 29/45

Philipp aimed attack Rebel Gunner for 17 damage!
Rumi critically hit Rebel Pirate for 19 damage! His helmet is sent to the great helmet catcher in the skies.
Rebel Pirate is killed!
Rebel Gunner HP: 83/100

You should've given up from the start...

The lone gunner proved a stubborn opponent, but is no match to the trio's combined attacks. All is quiet in the living quarters, both teams giving each other the thumbs up signal.

Josh gets more Harm Psionic damage increase and Charisma bump.

This zone looks clear.

Let's get going. Stay safe everyone!

We rest a little before heading out to the Royal Chamber to make our report.

The colony's secured, Sir. All hostiles neutralized.

Gave her increase in Evasion & Lockpick. Who knows?

Excellent! The King will at least be pleased to see that I am still quite good at picking the best of th-

Suddenly, a platoon of rebels appears from nowhere and immobilizes Tom using energy shock weapons!

ARGH!

Where did they come from?!

They must be using some sort of cloaking device!

Agh...you...must..not let them pass...!

Don't worry Tom! Nelson, I'll join your team and we'll repel them!

We'll make them pay for this treachery! For the EMPRAH!

Round 1

Joshua uses highly concentrated harm on Rebel Pirate A for 51 damage!
Philipp burst attacks Rebel Pirate A for 15 damage!
Philipp burst attacks Rebel Pirate A for 14 damage! Another rebel falls under the skilful hand of the Majestic Strategist!
Rebel Pirate A is killed!

Dead and buried.

Rumi attacks Rebel Pirate C for 8 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Pirate C for 10 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Pirate C for 10 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Pirate C for 8 damage!
Rebecca burst attacks Rebel Pirate C but misses!
Rebecca burst attacks Rebel Pirate C for 12 damage!
Rebel Pirate C HP: 32/80

Rebel Gunner B uses Gas Grenade! Joshua is confused for 3 turns!
Rebel Pirate C uses Energy Shock! Rebecca is shocked for 1 turn!
Rebel Gunner D uses Gas Grenade! Philipp is confused for 2 turns!

Round 2

Fear not the Psyker...

Joshua harms Rebel Pirate C for 17 damage!
Philipp burst attacks Rebel Pirate C for 13 damage!
Philipp burst attacks Rebel Pirate C for 13 damage! Rebel Pirate's family has lost another son to the Champion of Hatred.
Rebel Pirate C is killed!

A pity, comrade. I'm still confused enough to kill you. Seven times!

Rumi attacks Rebel Gunner B for 6 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Gunner B for 5 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Gunner B for 6 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Gunner B for 5 damage!
Rebel Gunner B HP: 78/100

I still...can't move. But...I can do...THIS!

Rebecca uses Psi-Protect on Philipp, increasing his armor by 1 for 7 turns.
Rebel Gunner B attacks Philipp for 7 damage!
Rebel Gunner B attacks Philipp for 7 damage!

Round 3

Joshua attacks Rebel Gunner B for 6 damage!
Joshua attacks Rebel Gunner B but misses!
Joshua attacks Rebel Gunner B for 3 damage!
Philipp burst attacks Rebel Gunner B for 16 damage!
Philipp burst attacks Rebel Gunner B for 16 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Gunner B but misses!
Rumi attacks Rebel Gunner B for 7 damage!
Rumi critically hits Rebel Gunner B for 12 damage!
Rumi attacks Rebel Gunner for 6 damage!
Rebecca burst attacks Rebel Gunner B for 10 damage!
Rebecca burst attacks Rebel Gunner B for 11 damage!
Rebel Gunner B is killed.

Do not beg for mercy, for you are not worthy of one.

The last Rebel Gunner wavered slightly before recovering. He will not go quietly into the night, staining the Royal Chambers' carpet in the process.

Nelson, go inside and make sure the King is fine! I'll take care of Tom!

On my way!

I quickly rushed into the Royal Chambers...

Your Majesty!

Is everything all right, my Lord?

Yes, but we heard some noises outside. What happened?

Before I can reply, Sgt. Fox rushes in.

There was a surprise attack, and Lt. Shatz has been severely injured.

Oh! Where is he now?

I called in some android doctors and they've taken him to the hospital. But they said he won't be able to fight for a few days.

What! Why must this happen now?

I shall take command-

No. I want Nelson to take command.

(WHAT?!)

...what?! But.. this is ridiculous! Nelson was...no, he's still a recruit!

I know, that's why I still want you to supervise him. But when he was left in charge of the team, he did an outstanding job, is this correct?

Well, yes, but I am not sure-

Fox, I've read your profile. You're an excellent fighter but you're not suited to lead such a delicate mission yourself.

My husband is right, Rebecca. You're too impulsive, and when it's the life of my son at stake... We just can't afford to take chances!

...

(Damn. That must be a gut punch to her ego.)

I understand. I will do my best to support Nelson.

My Lord, I will do everything I can to find your son!

Thank you. Now, I need to speak with you in private.

I'll go check on the situation. Nelson, if you need me, I'll be in the training facility as always.

Rebecca leaves the room. It's just me, standing in front of the King and Queen! I can't believe it...

Did you clear the colony of all enemies?

Yes, the surveillance androids reported that the situation is under control. However, we cannot ignore the possibility of future attacks.

And what about the search for my son, Cliff? I hope you have made progress in the investigation as well.

Well, not much. I first need to retrieve three missing pieces of the long-range scanner so it will be operative again. Then with it, we should be able to track where the Prince went.

Well? What are you waiting for? Go then!

At once, Your Majesty!

If you need anything, come here again and talk to us. We'll try to assist you as best as we can.

Thank you, I will do my best. (What have I gotten myself into now?)

Joined Date: Yesterday.
Today: Squad Leader, outranking the 2nd in Command of Stronghold Garrison, appointed personally by the Emperor.

This is so much to take in, dad...

To be continued...

 

[RK47]

Bionic Heart - ...That Blade Runner Visual Novel. XD

 

[RK47]

Into the Wastelands

Michelle, Philipp, Jacob-

When you're finished calling names, listen to Bellamy.

The King himself gave command to me, Phil, so try to behave from now on!

Oooh, I'm scared!

Easy guys. We have more important matters to attend to. As you know, Tom is going to need several days of rest.

Several days? The doctors said-

Rumi pops out from the group. I didn't even notice she was here until now.

There's something wrong with Tom. Those rebels didn't use a standard Shock Wave. It was something more advanced. I used my psionic power to examine Tom's bio-signals. He's been...poisoned.

Poisoned!? Oh no!

Calm down. It's not lethal. He won't die on us.

He's right. It's not deadly. Its effects are just nausea, tiredness, fever. Just enough to prevent Tom from leading the army or going into battle. The problem is that the androids were unable to find a quick remedy for his condition. It might take weeks before he can fight again.

What? Weeks?

I think I know how to cure him quicker, but we'll need to find an Aexspora. Its' a rare planet that grows out in the wastelands. It's similar to a cactus with big red flowers. I've uploaded a photo to your PDA, so you can recognize it yourself if you see it.

(Updated my journal.)

New Quest Added: The Remedy

All right, got it. We need someone like Tom back on the battlefield as soon as possible. We'll be keeping an eye out for this plant.

He wants to speak with you before you leave for the wastelands. You should go see him.

Let's form a party.

(I didn't ask for it..dammit. This is awkward.)

Rebecca...please...

I'm going. Tom needs to rest, so don't push him too hard. Understood?

Yes.

When you're done, come to the training facility. I'll explain to you how to carry out missions in the wastelands.

Understood.

Forgive her... but try to understand... the King surprised me as well when he gave you command of the army.

(Me too) I don't think I really deserve this title. I was surprised as well.

(He looks tired. I should let him rest.) Lt...you look tired. If there isn't anything else. I'll be on my way.

Rumi told me about the cure, but.. first find the Prince. It has the highest priority...

I'll do both, don't worry!

And trust Fox. She can give you precious advice. Especially for fighting in the wastelands. There, any encounter... can be... fatal...

(He fell asleep. I should go visit Fox now.)

I'm ready to explore the wastelands and I have some questions.

Very well. You wouldn't last a day out there without my suggestions. What is it that you wish to know?

How do I use the hovercraft?

You can take the hovercraft to reach any known location. Once there, you have to manually scan the map. Each movement will make you reveal more terrain. There's a full medic station onboard, so you can spend some time to heal yourself.

Excellent. What about hostiles out there?

Yes, the wastelands are extremely dangerous. Even before this attack, scouts reported several groups of aliens wandering on the surface.

So I might get attacked as well?

Yes, but you are relatively safe in your hovercraft. While inside it, you can spot enemies from a distance and maneuver around them. If you accidently stumble into an enemy party, you can try to outrun them using the hovercraft's boosters.

So I'll always be able to escape from battle?

Not always, but I'd say you have around 75% chance. However, you must monitor your plutonium fuel level.

Plutonium fuel?

Yes, the hovercraft is self-powered, but everytime you use the boosters you will consume some plutonium fuel. If you run out, you can still travel on the wastelands, but you will no longer be able to use the boosters to escape. If that happens, get back to the base to refuel. Every fight out there could be fatal.

What about my team? Will all of them be able to board the hovercraft?

Yes, but only four members can take part in a battle. And remember, Survival Skill is important in the wastelands. It's a good idea to have a scout with you. Unfortunately for you, I need to stay here to watch over the colony.

Oh, don't worry, we have Phil. We'll be going now.

Wait, before going out there, remember to ask Lucille about the exact locations of the supercomputer parts. That's all. Good luck out there.

Later, at the Science Labs...

Lucille, tell me about the missing parts for the supercomputers.

The robot attack damaged some important components... including some long-range scanners that would greatly help the search for the prince.

You can't repair them?

Not without the right parts.

All right, where can we find them?

That's the problem. A cargo shipment with new parts should have landed just a few hours ago. But video recordings showed that it was destroyed by some unidentified ships outside of the colony.

(A planetwide blockade? This keeps getting better and better...) And that means...?

That you'll have to venture outside the outpost to retrieve them.

Very well, upload the coordinates. We'll check it out.

The explosion scattered them in sectors A1, C6, and B3. I've marked those locations on your map.

Understood. Wait, Lucille tell me..why are the robots rebelling?

I have no clue. It seems that every robot with offensive capabilities is somehow going rogue. It's hard to explain. It's as if they're 'hearing' some sort of call... they're fighting against their will.

That's insane. And what about you?

I am a science-robot. Don't worry, I am harmless to you.

(You say that now..but when you give away the Stronghold's secrets to the enemy...) Good, I didn't want to destroy you, Lucille.

It's time to go.

Sector C6 it is.

Where to, newfag?

Hit south. We're bound to find something.

ED: At that point, I forgot that I could take to the max of FOUR party members with me. Silly me!

Scanner's found something! Should we disembark?

The part's gotta be here somewhere. Let's go!

There's an abandoned building here... we should take a look inside.

Take cover!

Inside, we spotted a few rebels with an alien native.

Looks like they caught him in a place where he wasn't supposed to be.

Well, I can't say I feel sorry for him considering how cruel and greedy they are!

It's three against one. That's not a fair battle.

If we help him, he might help us...

Don't count on that, Nelson.

Who cares? Let them fight each other, and then we attack the survivors!

Or, we could secure the piece while they're fighting... but it won't be easy. It would require a very stealthy individual.

One thing's for sure, if we leave now, when we come back we might not get such a favorable situation again.

You're...right. You're all right.

What should we do, Commander?

 

[Hirato]

Phil should have a good chance of being able to sneak past (it's one of the areas I made him focus on along with evasion and the sniper weapons)
If the odds aren't very good, you can always help the Dredan to maximise XP


I also just finished my first playthrough,
I must say, the latter portions have a lot of bad grammar.

 

[Jacqueline]

sneaky sneaky with skyway

 

[Whisper]

Nice game.
Fights are refreshingly difficult already from start.

Questions though:
1. You can fail skill check one time? Or unlimited?
If you fail one, can re-try another?
Also if you can save everywhere, you basicly can save-load to pass skill check.

2. Where to see info on enemies (again, after first time meeting them). Any database on them?

3. Items re-gen (med packs and psi boost) how often? I mean i should do best to save them or can use when need?

 

[RK47]

1. Most probably there's negative consequences for failing a skill check. There's only a single try.
2. Not sure. But most of the information is already next to the enemy's name. Dmg resistance, attacks per round and damage. Special attacks are a different matter.
3. Not sure just hold on to those and use it only if you need them.

 

[Hirato]

1. You can fail skill check one time? Or unlimited?
If you fail one, can re-try another?
Also if you can save everywhere, you basicly can save-load to pass skill check.

You can fail them, there are a few instances where you'll be able to try again (eg: Bellany's personal quest).
Most often failing will cause enemies to notice you and forbidding that, you might be able to use another skill after failing with the first.
They're all chance based though, so if you wanted you can just reload and try again until you pass, no matter the odds.

2. Where to see info on enemies (again, after first time meeting them). Any database on them?

Talk to Lucille in the Lab, she maintains a database.
I don't recall it being available until chapter 5 though, so it may not be there... yet.

3. Items re-gen (med packs and psi boost) how often? I mean i should do best to save them or can use when need?

They regenerate whenever you rest to recover your HP and PP - that includes rests the plot forces you to take.
As far as I can tell they don't add any new weapons and armour over time, you'll be picking up plenty of those in the wastelands though.

 

[Clockwork Knight]

All hail the Skyway, baby!

 

[RK47]

Desert Rangers

Ok, let's help the Dredan and hope he'll reward us somehow. Bellamy, Rumi, Phil. On my signal.

Release the Dredan!

The ambushed rebels never stood a chance against Nelson's team.

That's the last of them!

You're free. You can go now.

I... came for this...

The Dredan points to the missing piece we've been searching for.

Hmm, looks like we came for the same thing then!

Just say the word, newfag.

(We could fight him; he's alone so it would be an easy battle. Rumi probably wouldn't like that though. Maybe I should try to convince him otherwise.)

Listen, you're outnumbered. It's foolish to die after we saved you from those rebels!

I don't fear you. Prepare to fight!

Looks like he wasn't intimidated by your speech!

Surround him! He's alone! Make our numbers count!

The Dredan Soldier is a dangerous opponent. Its special ability - Holy Sword is capable of halving any target's HP - at 100% accuracy. A single soldier alone is a tough battle, one wonders how the Empire can withstand an assault of these tribes. Emprah preserve us.

Take that, Xeno-scum!

Phil put the final bullet on the Dredan's temple, ending its life. No floating skull came to greet it in the next life.

What a waste...but at least we've got the first part we needed. Let's get back to the hovercraft.

Carrying multiple weapons may seem a bit odd, but keep in mind you can swap gears during combat and that will prove important if you deal with an enemy group with a variety of resistances. Bellamy in particular, will be very ineffective if he wields the wrong gun at the wrong time. Keep your options available to take maximum advantage of the enemy's weakness in battles.

Look there! Looks like some sort of shipwreck?

Yes. Let's take a closer look. We may find some salvage inside.

Hold on! It's a warship. Look, there are several explosives scattered around the ship area. It's like a minefield!

Hmm, I'm not sure if it's worth the risk... we have protective suits, but we could still suffer serious injuries.

(I should pick someone with high Survival Skill if I decide to check the ship. He'll be able to spot the safe areas. Alternatively, someone well trained in the Explosives can disable any danger we might encounter.)

Phil, you're on point! Take us through the minefield!

Get in line, newfags. This might get bumpy..

Fuck! Shit. Fuck! Take cover!

Wha-

Boom!

Everyone all right?

Yeah..sorry I fucked up. If it wasn't for your suit, we'd be all dead.

The ship was destroyed. There's nothing we can do here any more, let's go.

Let's spend some time resting, patch our wounds.

Alright, Commander.

A few hours later...

Sir, we've scanned the whole sector. Nothing of interest remains. Just a few stray hostile natives on the scanners.

Alright, Jacob. Take us out of this sector.

Aye, sir.

 

[Clockwork Knight]

Considering Fox had 74% chance of success, part of me wants to believe Nelson sent Skyway to check if this game has permadeath.

 

[Hirato]

Considering Fox had 74% chance of success, part of me wants to believe Nelson sent Skyway to check if this game has permadeath.

Fox and Shatz are currently unavailable and couldn't take part.
You'll notice their portraits are darker than the others to signify this.

 

[Clockwork Knight]

Oh. Derp. The screen with the whole party even has big ass "UNAVAILABLE" tags under their portraits. This game is not welcoming enough for me, it seems.

 

[RK47]

Noble Savages

Setting course for Sector A1.

The party ran into a few stray rebel groups in the area.

Shall I hit the boosters?

No. We'll take them down, in the name of the EMPRAH!

The last rebel soldiers's last vision was a porcelain beauty emptying her armor piercing pistol to his throat. His erection lasted microseconds before his bowels discharged, providing food for the wasteland.

Bellamy's a decent fighter, but the recent explosives mishaps convinced me to invest some points in that skill.

(Hmm, there's something odd about this place... I don't like it.)

We walk up to a small hill from whic hwe can see below. Several aliens are gathered around a large plant with red fruit.

Look, that's an Aexspora! But.. it's surrounded by aliens.

Those are the same one we saw in that building, right?

Yes. Dredans. I've fought them before. It's better not to mess with them.

I've heard about their incredible Psionic powers!

Yes, exactly. They're better left alone, if you ask me. They're greedy, ruthless enslavers who-

We still have to decide what to do, it won't be long before they detect our presence!

(We can do a surprise attack...or try reasoning. Leaving now wouldn't make a difference,Tom needs the antidote.)

I think we should try talking to them. We only need one of those fruits, right?

Yes, one would definitely be enough.

All right. I'm going in. Get ready for anything...

What do you want?

Hunt down all the rebels in this sector. They interfere with out business.

Sounds like a deal. We'll be back when we have eliminated all the rebels.

So...no dead xenos?

That's right. Get to the hovercraft, start hunting!

Nelson's hunter squad is merciless. Every rebel group in the sector was hunted down.

Phil increase his skills as the hunt goes on.

Joshua improves his Charisma and Mastery of Psi-Harm.

I thought I saw something...

Look, there! What is that?

Hmm, not sure. It seems to be some sort of alien artifact.

Could it be useful?

I do not know. We must get closer to examine it.

Wait, what if it's a trap?

I won't leave it alone just like that...let's get closer. Hmm..seems to be some sort of... container?

Yes. It should be possible to open it somehow, but it will require high science skill.

I think you're the man to do it, Jacob!

Give me a moment, Joshua..hmm...it is like so..and then-Oh!

Dammit! I think I triggered some sort of security system!

What?

Watch out!

Jacob hurls the box away - and ducked for cover as it explodes in the distance.

What was that!?

Sigh. I failed. We'll never know what was inside it.

It's alright, at least nobody got hurt, Jacob.

The party boards the hovercraft and continues the wasteland patrol.

There! The scanner has located one of the missing pieces!

Where? I only see a hole in the ground..

It must be down there, inside that crystal cave. Perfect place for an ambush, if you ask me.

No choice. We have to retrieve the parts. Let's get down there.

This place is so cool, isn't it? I love these crystals! I heard they make beautiful jewelry with them, and-

Shhhh! Quiet! I sense something! We should be cautious.

Alright, Phil. Scout ahead.

As I suspected, there's a group of Matrick Workers scavenging near our target.

Those were the creature that attacked Rumi outside the colony.

A group? How big?

Two or three of them.

We need to think carefully...

We could make a distraction. Using explosives, we can lure them away while someone secures the piece.

Yes, that'd also be a great way to make the whole place collapse!

These caves are pretty solid, don't worry.

Or, we can just attack them head on...

Bellamy, you're the demo-expert. Get to it.

Alright, Josh. I'll set the charges.

It worked! Now, quick! Someone grab the piece!

Phil! It's all you, buddy!

Fuck yeah.

Successful Strategist is Successful. Now let's get out of here before they realize what is going on!

The party dashes for the hovercraft and sped away into the wastelands. There, they finished another rebel group.

Josh, sector's clear. Shall we meet the aliens?

Yes, let's.

Later...

We've fulfilled our part of the bargain. Now let us have the fruit.

Excellent! We'll no longer have that nuisance!

Jacob gets increased Psi-Shock and Science.

Improved evasion and light weapons for Rumi.

Now keep your word and-

Ahaha! Thank you for killing those rebels, but now you must die! Soldiers, attack!

What!? Bastards!

I told you, they cannot be trusted!

Stand strong! The EMPRAH protects!