Flying in hard and fast the Rebels began to close the gap and their targeting computers began to blip and flash as the Nebulon-B frigate came into attack range.

Run the Gauntlet

OOC Current range to Nebulon-B
Rynn 20 squares
Chu-Shkar 23 squares
Alabak's Gold 29 squares

CN                 F  R     HP   DR  SR  DT Spd Torpedos Notes

Alabak's Gold      24 13 120/120 15  25  74  2     0     -9 Initiative/Pilot, +2 attack rolls
Chu-Shkar B-wing   16 18 150/150 10  50  48  3     8     -3 Initiative/Pilot, +4 attack rolls
Rynn B-wing        16 18 150/150 10  50  48  3     8     -3 Initiative/Pilot, +4 attack rolls

Nebulon-B frigate  37 14    0    15 100 137  3

Lyla 18
Chu-Shkar 17
Klyn 12
Rynn 6
Nebulon-B 3

Laser cannons weren't designed to be used at long range, particularly not this one. So, after her first two wild misses, Lyla's third, now quite accurate, shot probably came as a surprise, both to herself and to the Imperials aboard the frigate that now found themselves under actual fire. Now, if she could just make them all hit.


OOC: Quad Laser Cannon, attack +2, damage 4d10×4
Still at Long Range, reduced to Medium Range, −5 attack
Attack 20, damage 28 × 4 = 112
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Unlike the others Chu-Shkar knew lasers wouldn't reach until much closer, so he was concentrating on his torpedoes. Locking them on the weak spot he saw in the design of the ship, the center spar between the bow and stern. Sever that and the ship was dead in space. So as soon as he had a good tone with a firm lock he fired. with a wookie battle yell of triumph!

"WRAAAAAAAAAAA!"
09:12, Sat 18 May: Chu-Shkar rolled 22 using 1d20+2. CRIT gunnery for b wing.
02:41, Today: Chu-Shkar rolled 44 using 9d10. Damage 9d10x2, 4-square splash.88 damage, plus whatever it is for the Critical. Let me know and I'll roll for that damage.

Klyn continue to move toward the imperial ship, ready to boost the shield as soon as they got hit. Which, he is quite certain of it, won't be long.


OOC: I'm not sure Lyla can still shoot as long range is up to 10 square and we are 29 square from the ship.

If she can, the Klyn will just make a double move, if not, all out movement again.

Rynn's heart rate increased as they neared combat, his adrenaline beginning to flow. This "high" was his favorite thing in life. He preferred to be flying and shooting, but was more than happy to put a prototype through it's paces.

He snapped out of his thoughts as Chu's torepedo fly toward the ship and Rynn lined up a shot and fired one of his own.



To hit:18
Damage: 116

09:43, Today: Rynn Culmar rolled 58 using 9d10.  Damage 9d10x2 .

09:40, Today: Rynn Culmar rolled 18 using 1d20+4.  Gunnery for B Wing .

Near suicidal rush at the Nebulon-B frigate slowed as both B-wings released their first shots at the frigate. The torpedoes struck the frigate and its shields flashed brightly and explosions rocked the Imperial ship. From this distance however the damage didn't look too bad and the shields remained intact if perhaps a little weaker. For Klyn's plan to work they had to get closer and hit the torpedoes from point blank range.

The salvo of torpedoes from the starfighters gave Klyn a chance to close the gap and bring the Alabak's Gold close behind them.

The frigate's turbolasers fired again, this time at Chu-Shkar's B-wing but the range and the size of the starfighters made the attack futile.

Run the Gauntlet

OOC Current range to Nebulon-B
Rynn 17 squares
Chu-Shkar 20 squares
Alabak's Gold 21 squares

CN                 F  R     HP   DR  SR  DT Spd Torpedos Notes

Alabak's Gold      24 13 120/120 15  25  74  2     0     -9 Initiative/Pilot, +2 attack rolls
Chu-Shkar B-wing   16 18 150/150 10  50  48  3     7     -3 Initiative/Pilot, +4 attack rolls
Rynn B-wing        16 18 150/150 10  50  48  3     7     -3 Initiative/Pilot, +4 attack rolls

Nebulon-B frigate  37 14   67    15  95 137  3

Lyla 18
Chu-Shkar 17
Klyn 12
Rynn 6
Nebulon-B 3

'Why didn't someone tell me we can't fly and shoot at the same time?' Lyla complained, finding all her efforts were in vain and frustrated that she could do nothing but wait. She drummed hands against the turret console, waiting impatiently to get into decent range.

"GOOFEX get us closer, as close as possible! I WANt us point blank!" Chu-Shkar said angrily, though his anger was at the torpedoes not having done more. He began sighting for his next set of shots, deciding he would wait for the shields to drop before firing the torpedoes again and instead focusing on the ion cannons. he wanted that ship down and stopped so the rebellion could get away.

"Keep your munitions for a closer attack !" tells Klyn, doing his best not to leave the B-wings alone in front.

again all out movement then we will be in range... at least for Lyla ^^

"Roger." Rynn said over the fleet communication channel, before switching to the internal B-wing Comms to speak to his Verpine Pilot. "Alright little buddy, I'm going to need you to get me a lot closer. As close as you can manage." He said, not speaking his desire to be able to both fly and gun the prototype.

The pair of B-wings accelerated to top speed "we have reached the optimum range to begin the attack run. Prepare to fire your proton torpedoes" Goofex communicated with Rynn and Chu-Shkar.

Sensors indicated that whatever damage had been caused to the Nebulon-B's shields in the previous attacks had now been recovered.

Run the Gauntlet

OOC Current range to Nebulon-B
Rynn 6 squares
Chu-Shkar 6 squares
Alabak's Gold 13 squares

The B-wings will begin their attack run at the beginning of the next action. So attacks will be +2, Ref -2. So Rynn and Chu-Shkar will both gain +6 to hit on their attack rolls, I calculate Chu-Shkar will be attacking at +12, Rynn at +14. So Rynn will miss on a 1 and Chu-Shkar on a 1 or 2. May the Force be with you!

CN                 F  R     HP   DR  SR  DT Spd Torpedos Notes

Alabak's Gold      24 13 120/120 15  25  74  2     0     -9 Initiative/Pilot, +2 attack rolls
Chu-Shkar B-wing   16 18 150/150 10  50  48  3     7     -3 Initiative/Pilot, +4 attack rolls
Rynn B-wing        16 18 150/150 10  50  48  3     7     -3 Initiative/Pilot, +4 attack rolls

Nebulon-B frigate  37 14   67    15 100 137  3

Lyla 18
Chu-Shkar 17
Klyn 12
Rynn 6
Nebulon-B 3

'We need to get a little bit closer...' Lyla urged Klyn, trying to sight the Nebulon-B with the laser cannon. She was still outside the maximum operational range, and still had to wait.


OOC: Waiting until after Klyn moves us forward.

"Roger that!" said Klyn as he moved the Gold closer.

"Now this is going to be quite the dangerous game's starting point. May the Force be with us!"

ooc: double move, 4 squares,  lyla can now fire at will^^

'I'll just settle for luck!' As soon as she was within the recommended range, Lyla aimed, and fired. Laser cannons weren't still weren't really designed to be used at long range, so, after her first few wild misses, Lyla's suddenly accurate shot probably came as a surprise, both to herself and to the Imperials aboard the frigate that now found themselves under actual fire. Now, if only she could get the damage done too.


OOC: Poor Will. :)
Quad Laser Cannon, attack +2, damage 4d10×4
Long Range, reduced to Medium Range with Far Shot, −5 attack
Attack 19, damage 13 × 4 = 52

Various lights flashed and warnings sounded as they neared the Frigate and their point defense systems attempted to get a lock on his B-wing. "Keep us in the air, you're doing great." he said to his pilot as he lined up a shot and fired his next torpedo.



10:55, Today: Rynn Culmar rolled 28 using 9d10.  56 Damage.

10:55, Today: Rynn Culmar rolled 28 using 1d20+14. Torpedos away!.

Chu-Shkar began firing his ion cannons as rapidly as they would fire, though that was not that fast, it didn't look like he was doing much damage though. "CLOSER Goofex! GET Us closer!"
11:04, Today: Chu-Shkar rolled 16 using 1d20+12.  attack with ion cannons.11:15, Today: Chu-Shkar rolled 21 using 4d10.  x2 ion cannon damage. so 42 ion damage.

The B-wings began their attack run. Lyla offered covering fire, the Alabak's Gold's lasers strafing the hull of the Imperial frigate. The enormous ship's shields were strong enough to turn aside the attack harmlessly. Determined to make their attack successful Chu-Shkar continued the assault, blasting the Imperial ship with his ion cannons. Again the attack was thwarted by the ship's shields. Then Rynn targeted the engines and released his proton torpedoes, a direct hit. The frigate shook and its shields flickered.

In typical Imperial style the frigate retaliated with brute force. The point defence laser blasted at Rynn ineffectually as the tractor beam failed to lock on to Chu-Shkar's B-wing. The Turbolaser batteries were more effective. Another blast flew passed the Rebels and destroyed another Verpine starship. Closer to home another battery targeted the fast approaching Alabak's Gold, the massive laser struck the jumpship and damaged it badly.

Run the Gauntlet

OOC Current range to Nebulon-B
Rynn 3 squares
Chu-Shkar 3 squares
Alabak's Gold 9 squares

The B-wings are now at point blank range and should remain so for a 2 more rounds. Rynn has scored one direct hit on the engines! Klyn calculates that 2 more direct hits will immobilise the frigate's engines.

The Alabak's Gold took a mighty 60 points of damage, a good hit but not enough to exceed its tough Damage Threshold, so no negative effects to the ship but Shield Rating down to 20.

CN                 F  R     HP   DR  SR  DT Spd Torpedos Notes

Alabak's Gold      24 13  60/120 15  20  74  2     0     -9 Initiative/Pilot, +2 attack rolls
Chu-Shkar B-wing   16 18 150/150 10  50  48  3     7     -3 Initiative/Pilot, +4 attack rolls
Rynn B-wing        16 18 150/150 10  50  48  3     6     -3 Initiative/Pilot, +4 attack rolls

Nebulon-B frigate  37 14   67    15  95 137  3

Lyla 18
Chu-Shkar 17
Klyn 12
Rynn 6
Nebulon-B 3

'No!' Lyla yelled as the Verpine ship was blown out of space. All of those lives... Enraged, she stabbed the communications button, contacting the frigate again. 'You bastard, Nothos! The Verpine are pacifists! They're no threat to you!' She fired back, but her anger and haste threw off her aim.

She changed channels to the rest of the Rebel fleet. 'Stay nimble, everyone. We can't afford another hit like that.'


OOC: Attack 5, miss

That was a heavy hit... Another one like that and they would be sitting duck for the next shot.

Klyn does his best to strengthen the shields and made some evasive moves.

"Hang on! It's going to be a little rough!"

OOC:
double swift action (thanks to vehicle system expertise): recharge shields
standard action: fight defensively no attacks
+10 dodge bonus - 5 to hit for the gunners (sorry Lyla ^^)
12:09, Today: Klyn Cors rolled 30 using 1d20+17.  recharge shields dc 20.
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Chu-Shkar felt his blood wanting to boil, butt his wounds and the long day and previous burst of adrenaline made that impossible, which might have been a good thing all considered, having a rage filled wookie in a confined cockpit might be too much for his Verpine pilot Goofix. Instead Chu-Shkar focused his anger towards aiming his guns at the ship and sighting the torpedoes on the spine. He figured if he couldn't get either to work individually he's fire both at the same time and see if that would work. It might take a little reworking of a targeting computer...

Rynn didn't focus on the shuttle's destruction. His task required concentration and that meant putting everything else out of his mind. "Woah!" Rynn called out on the internal comms of the prototype "Nice flying there little buddy." after the verpine did an aileron roll to dodge some incoming fire.

Seeing an opening, the Ubese sent another torpedo rushing toward the frigate.





09:41, Today: Rynn Culmar rolled 53 using 9d10.  damage.

09:41, Today: Rynn Culmar rolled 18 using 1d20+14.  Another Salvo.

Slicing into the onboard computer with lightning fast fingers Chu-Shkar quickly has a patch made that will allow it to fire both weapons. **WARNING PROCEDURE NOT RECOMMENDED OVERLOAD IMMINENT** flashes across the screen. Ignoring it he lines up his cross-hairs on the spine of the Nebulon-B...


13:46, Today: Chu-Shkar rolled 11 using 1d20+7.  torpedoes.
13:46, Today: Chu-Shkar rolled 16 using 1d20+7.  ion cannons.
13:48, Today: Chu-Shkar rolled 50 using 9d10.  torpedoes damage.
13:47, Today: Chu-Shkar rolled 35 using 4d10.  x2 ion cannon damage.
As both attacks hit his system began to overload and making a split second decision he saved the one weapon he felt he would need...
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All of the Rebels ships continued to close in on the Imperial Frigate and again Rynn scored a direct hit on the frigate's engines. The enormous ship shook. Overloading the fire-controls on the prototype B-wing Chu-Shkar fired a torpedo and his ion cannons. The torpedo flew wide of its target but it remained live and locked on, it began to change its course ready to try again. The ion cannons fire the Imperial ship but the blast fizzled out when it made contact with the ship's shields.

Wrestling the controls of the Alabak's Gold Klyn managed a manoeuvre which successful dodged the incoming turbolasers. The point defence lasers assessed the biggest threat as the roaming torpedo, their lasers blasting across the flight path of the small target, all missing, leaving the torpedo unscathed.

OOC Current range to Nebulon-B
Rynn 0 squares
Chu-Shkar 0 squares
Alabak's Gold 7 squares

Rynn's torpedo hit. Klyn calculates that 1 more direct hits will immobilise the frigate's engines.

Chu-Shkar torpedo missed but it is locked on so Chu-Shkar can attack with it again in this new round at -5 penalty, you do not need to spend an action to do this. The B-wings fire one torpedo at a time, so Chu-Shkar has 6 left.


CN                 F  R     HP   DR  SR  DT Spd Torpedos Notes

Alabak's Gold      24 13  60/120 15  25  74  2     0     -9 Initiative/Pilot, +2 attack rolls, +5 Ref
Chu-Shkar B-wing   16 18 150/150 10  50  48  3     6     -3 Initiative/Pilot, +4 attack rolls
Rynn B-wing        16 18 150/150 10  50  48  3     5     -3 Initiative/Pilot, +4 attack rolls

Nebulon-B frigate  37 14   67    15  95 137  3

Lyla 18
Chu-Shkar 17
Klyn 12
Rynn 6
Nebulon-B 3

'Woah!' Lyla cried as Klyn's evasive manoeuvres suddenly threw her around in her seat, and threw her aim and sights on the frigate right out of the window. Her view was whirling wildly, but as soon as she got a glimpse of the frigate again, she locked on and fired!


OOC:
Quad Laser Cannon, attack +2, damage 4d10×4
Long Range, reduced to Medium Range with Far Shot, −5 attack
Defensive: −5 attack
Attack 14, damage 16 × 4 = 64 @ the frigate
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Chu-Shkar's board starts lighting up like a Nameday tree on Shriiwook, and seeing he's getting a feedback loop through the targeting array, has to think quick. Gonna lose one or the other for sure, so gotta chose which to save.... He thinks to himself. Then with a split second decision he begins working furiously and reroutes all the surge through the ion cannon controls. There is a flash and smoke begins to pour out through the panel. Grabbing the extinguisher he sprays it to quell the flash-fire in the circuits and pushes the buttons to stop the alarms for the ships warning system.

Goofix is screaming at him asking what is going on, to which Chu-Shkar just says, "NOTHING I've got it under control." After the fire is out he says, "I'VE GOt good news and bad news, which do you want first?"

Meanwhile torpedo that he had fired circled around and headed back towards it's target...

10:26, Today: Chu-Shkar rolled 7 using 1d20+2.  torpedo attack. Something seems wrong about that so can you check the math please? I went from can't miss, to never hitting.