Re: M4 WG: Harsh Climates
With cold calculation, the battle droid fires a steady stream of blaster fire into the onrushing reptilians. One is blasted away, and the rest are forced to backpedal, and the momentum of their charge is broken. For a moment, just a moment, they pause. Worried glances are exchanged as they consider a question they should have asked before: have we bitten off more than we can chew?
Nevertheless, the battle is joined. The reptilians might not be as fancifully equipped as their enemies, but stone cudgels and bone knives can be dangerous in close quarters. They attack furiously, hacking at your limbs and heads.
Roger gets the worst of it. His metallic limbs are shaken by the attacks, and one strikes his head. Some of the cable connections in his fragile neck are jarred loose.
The Force rolled 4 successes, 3 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3p 1a 1c 1b. Melee.
8 damage pre-soak
Head Ringer; Increase difficulty of all Intellect and cunning checks by 1 until end of encounter.
Kraken carves one of the foes' limbs off, leaving it screaming in pain before succumbing to shock.
Xyklo opens up with his rifle, blasting the reptile creatures closest by. Two are blasted away.
Now only three remain Engaged with the Rebels. Forim & Caddy have withdrawn somewhat. The rest are locked in melee combat with their ambushers. Two of the throwers remain above, hurling their explosive missiles.
Caddy fires her blaster, kicking up dust and breaking rocks. Unfortunately the reptiles are concealing themselves a bit better now, wary of their enemy's counterattacks.
Anders picks his shots carefully, trying to spot a leader as he guns down another reptile. He looks for tactics, some sign of cohesion, some orders being given or discipline coerced. He sees no such thing. These rabble are a pack of wild animals, attacking together for the strength of numbers.
The last thrower breaks. It leaves its position above, turning to flee. As it still has a high-ground advantage, you immediately lose sight of it.
Forim & Roger's turns