Go.

Zhi'an raised her hand and a lightning bolt down from the sky.

(OOC: Lightning bolt attack - Weather Witch rolled 14 using 1d20+9. Spending a luck point for a reroll. Weather Witch rolled 24 using 1d20+9.)

The lightning struck the machine, but to no effect; out of the corner of her eye, Zhi could see Quickstep evacuating civilians while Eris did... something?  Space seemed to warp around her, and the machine was shaking.  But the machine was hardly stopped, and a bolt of energy came at Zhi!

21 Attack, Damage 12

(OOC: Toughness Save - Weather Witch rolled 35 using 1d20+16)

Zhi'an was able to deflect the blast with a last minute force field. It also seemed that bigger guns were needed. Zhi'an summoned down massive hail.

OOC: Hail attacks is an area one that is 12 damage and a DC 22 reflex save for half.)

The strange machine was damaged-- but now it was sweeping the entire area with beams of power!

Damage 12 Area, so DC 22 Dodge check to reduce the damage by 5

(OOC: Dodge Roll - Weather Witch rolled 19 using 1d20+8, Nope. Toughness Save - Weather Witch rolled 19 using 1d20+16. A luck reroll. Weather Witch rolled 30 using 1d20+16.)

"This thing is quite technological for your planet," Zhi'an said as her force field absorbed the beam, while continuing the hail.

The machine was damaged further-- but it wasn't out yet, and more waves of energy engulfed Zhi!

Same saves

(OOC: Dodge roll - Weather Witch rolled 11 using 1d20+8. Nope. Toughness save - Weather Witch rolled 36 using 1d20+16.)

Zhi'an again deflected the beam and kept the hail failing.

Something shorted out in the machine-- it stopped firing, and was now retreating at top speed.

Zhi'an took off after it.

The machine was fast-- Zhi could keep up, and Quickstep was joining her, but they were leaving Eris behind.

Zhi'an kept the speed on and tried to hit the tank-thing with a lightning bolt.

(OOC: Attack roll - Weather Witch rolled 13 using 1d20+9. Nope, last luck reroll. Weather Witch rolled 21 using 1d20+9)

The machines sparked, fell to the ground-- and then abruptly exploded!

Zhi'an kept her force field up and went to investigate.

It was clearly primitive technology, for the most part, but there was something odd about it.  There clearly had been no crew present; it was either autonomous or remotely controlled.  But what was it about those circuits...?

Techology check, if you have it.  Otherwise, bring some back for Kryten!

(OOC: Tech roll - Weather Witch rolled 11 using 1d20+6)

Zhi'an studied it as best she could, but tech was never her string suit. She decided to grab some to bring back.

"Okay, so what's the plan?" said Quickstep, materializing next to her.

"I figure we should bring back some tech for my friend to study," Zhi'an said as she sifted through the remains.

"I can help with that," said Quickstep.  "Just tell me which parts you need."

"I'm not sure what to look for," Zhi'an said.

"I'll just grab a selection," said Quickstep, and he did so at great speed.

Zhi'an grabbed some as well.

They soon had a good collection of parts.  A soft chime sounded, and Quickstep checked a small device he carried.

"Uh, it's my sister," he said.  "She's reminding us that she's not super-fast, and we still need to get the food home."

"Oh, right. Um, didn't we kind of reveal ourselves?" Zhi'an asked.

"Yeah, but we still need the food," said Quickstep.  "We need to find a way to make that work."