It may have gotten lost in previous ic posts, but there is a tunnel at the back of the cavern (medium range) that @rocketrobie2 found themselves in, it is possible to push through the statues as I mentioned earlier if you do want to move away from the centre of the cavern. I will also say in terms of grenades etc, they can be chucked into the horde targeting short range and it will still reduce the numbers you're fighting, the cluster does make them quite effective. But also don't forget, you're clones, you're meant to be expendable 😛 (having said that I promise I'm not trying to actively kill people off).

I appreciate the work you've put in, looking forward to the finale!

@P-47 Thunderbolt, you are, yes. @rocketrobie2, no currently but I will be working to set one up and copy the game across to there when I have a chance. :)

Ok all, I'm going to pause play for the moment with the news about the servers closing. I'm going to set up a new channel on Discord and try to copy the ic thread the the relevant ooc stuff onto there. Gameplay, rates of post etc will continue as normal once it is set up, but it's probably going to take me a little bit to set up and copy everything across. @pyciloo, that is correct, yes. The rule system is from the 'phalanx' section of the clone wars splat books. I've gone back to check the book (I'm afraid the rules are still fairly new to me), and I've realised that I have made a mistake regarding the overwhelmed rules. When overwhelmed the horde can make an additional attack against each overwhelmed character alongside their regular move. I'll sort the additional attacks after I finish the discord server stuff. If you guys can destroy the set of 5 (which you're very close to), you will no longer be overwhelmed, if you can defeat double their number before their turn you can drive them back 1 range band. In terms of the platform, it was just about managing with six, it's not really designed for that many. Pit Combat: @Edgehawk 5s1a 1 setback on all checks, immune to fear checks for the encounter, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @Jedi Ronin 4s4a @rocketrobie2 3s3a 1 setback dice on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @pyciloo 1 setback on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Unknown Being: soak-, -/- wounds, -/- strain adversary 3 1s3a1t @Shlambate 1 setback on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Statue Horde: soak 3, 3/25 wounds, 1/5 men 1s @Xcapobl 1 setback dice on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Statue Tunnel Horde: soak 3, 25/25 wounds, 5/5 men 1a @P-47 Thunderbolt 0s Staggered, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @P-47 Thunderbolt, if you want to take your turn now you can do, as that'll round us back up to the top of the order. You are still staggered but you've got your manoeuvre if you want to do anything.

Ok all, I'm going to pause play for the moment with the news about the servers closing. I'm going to set up a new channel on Discord and try to copy the ic thread the the relevant ooc stuff onto there. Gameplay, rates of post etc will continue as normal once it is set up, but it's probably going to take me a little bit to set up and copy everything across. In the mean time you can make your final decision on what to do with the trackers while I sort this.

@P-47 Thunderbolt, I was referring to the jedi moving back to the platform from where they were. @Shlambate, being overwhelmed is less to do with damage and more to do with the horde being at engaged range with you guys. Unfortunately you're the only one to really damage the statues this round, so they did not lose the five needed to halt their manoeuvre this round. The tunnel horde is to represent the statues in the shaft that the lift passes through, they have currently not followed you guys down, so you targeted the group at slot 7.

Pit Combat: @Edgehawk 5s1a 1 setback on all checks, immune to fear checks for the encounter, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @Jedi Ronin 4s4a @rocketrobie2 3s3a 1 setback dice on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @pyciloo 1 setback on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Unknown Being: soak-, -/- wounds, -/- strain adversary 3 1s3a1t @Shlambate 1 setback on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Statue Horde: soak 3, 11/25 wounds, 3/5 men 1s @Xcapobl 1 setback dice on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Statue Tunnel Horde: soak 3, 25/25 wounds, 5/5 men 1a @P-47 Thunderbolt 0s Staggered, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @Shlambate, you are able to kill of two (very nearly three) of the statues. Unfortunately it is not enough to stop them from advancing onto the party. As a point for everyone, with the statues at engaged range with the party this means that the party has been 'overwhelmed' by the numbers. This means that the statues to get two attacks on their turn. Now you have all been able to fall back towards the platform, but remember that it was only designed to carry six people. You can try to add more, but the crane may not be able to take the weight, and it will be very crowded in terms of fighting the statues in the shaft. You also still have the figure to take into account. Sorry to bully you @Shlambate, the statues do not seem to like you at all! @Xcapobl, you're up! Statues are currently at engaged range, and although most of the others cannot see the figure, you @pyciloo and @P-47 Thunderbolt can see them moving into short range of the party.

Despite Sluggers best attempts to cut down the statues, two more land on the ground for every one that is killed. They continue to jerk forwards with their weapons extended outwards. Approaching from every direction, the squad soon finds themselves circled by the enemy. This time the statues attack the heavy gunner as he mows down their fellows. Lunging out with their stone blades Slugger finds himself stabbed and beaten with the chipped and blunted weapons, the sheer force of the blows being enough to cause damage. The strikes take great chunks out of his armour as the trooper comes under attack from every direction. One of the blades is thrust forwards and jams in the mechanism of the rotary cannon. The spinning is quick to shatter the stone, but not before Martha lets out an awful squeal as strain is put on the system. Just as he is able to shove the statue back, Slugger feels a spear ram him in the gut, knocking the wind out of him.

Just to check, is your final decision to destroy the two republic trackers and keep the home-made one?

So where are we blowing up next? 😛

@Jedi Ronin, it is a vs check with the figures roll in the spoiler section of my post. @Shlambate, the statues are at short range of your currently. Pit Combat: @Edgehawk 5s1a 1 setback on all checks, immune to fear checks for the encounter, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @Jedi Ronin 4s4a @rocketrobie2 3s3a 1 setback dice on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @pyciloo 1 setback on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Unknown Being: soak-, -/- wounds, -/- strain adversary 3 1s3a1t @Shlambate 1 setback on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Statue Horde: soak 3, 25/25 wounds, 5/5 men 1s @Xcapobl 1 setback dice on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Statue Tunnel Horde: soak 3, 25/25 wounds, 5/5 men 1a @P-47 Thunderbolt 0s Staggered, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks

@rocketrobie2, no need for force dice, no. That just for the enemy to activate the power. Unfortunately you lost sight of them, no further illusions though.

Den looks more concerned about the mention of phycology compared to the talk of surgery. Pulling his helmet on as he lets the doctor take the weight. He does however to watch the dark trooper leaving, glancing between the medi-bay and her. "I'll tell you what doc, I like her, she's got a style I can respect".

@Shlambate, no rush. When you guys finalize what you want to do with the trackers @rocketrobie2 you're welcome to make your scan.

As Vinteer begins to fall back towards the rest of the squad, the haggard figures faces twists in a lurid smile. The skin cracks and splits as more of the viscous green slime drips from their face, and they begin to walk towards the padawan. "You cannot escape from this place, no one leaves the heart". As she talks, the image of the figure flickers and fades, the jedi recognising the power of illusion used before.

Pit Combat: @Edgehawk 5s1a 1 setback on all checks, immune to fear checks for the encounter, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @Jedi Ronin 4s4a @rocketrobie2 3s3a 1 setback dice on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @pyciloo 1 setback on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Unknown Being: soak-, -/- wounds, -/- strain adversary 3 1s3a1t @Shlambate 1 setback on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Statue Horde: soak 3, 25/25 wounds, 5/5 men 1s @Xcapobl 1 setback dice on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Statue Tunnel Horde: soak 3, 25/25 wounds, 5/5 men 1a @P-47 Thunderbolt 0s Staggered, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @Edgehawk, @Jedi Ronin, @rocketrobie2 and @Shlambate, I'm going to need a discipline check please to try and resist the force powers. If you fail then the figure seems to disappear from view to the beginning of their next turn.

You will have decided about the trackers before arriving, it was just that I missed the roll for the check so it's coming in late. To save time you can do both simultaneous if you want.

@Shlambate, it will be after I sort the witch, I'm afraid it'll have to be tomorrow at this time though.

I still vote for the 'gurney gun' 😛

@rocketrobie2, no problem! You can get back to engaged range with the rest of the party if youw ant. Feel free to edit your ic post accordingly.

Also to try and help with modifiers, I have added them to your initiative slot: Pit Combat: @Edgehawk 5s1a 1 setback on all checks, immune to fear checks for the encounter, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @Jedi Ronin 4s4a @rocketrobie2 3s3a 1 setback dice on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks @pyciloo 1 setback on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Unknown Being: soak-, -/- wounds, -/- strain adversary 3 1s3a1t @Shlambate 1 setback on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Statue Horde: soak 3, 25/25 wounds, 5/5 men 1s @Xcapobl 1 setback dice on all checks, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks Statue Tunnel Horde: soak 3, 25/25 wounds, 5/5 men 1a @P-47 Thunderbolt 0s Staggered, 2 successes on all checks, 1 boost to discipline checks

@Mikeyfett7, your scanners reach up to extreme range at passive, which hits over several thousand kilometres. Passives don't pick up anything in the area (passive scans for very basic inputs sonar style), but you can make an active scan on a direction of your choice for an easy computers check to see if there's anything more subtle to pick up. As a quick point for you all, travelling sub-light through the sector to Cathar is likely to take another 1-2 days. If you want you can hop using hyperspace to shorten the time but the choice is yours ultimately.

@rocketrobie2, moving towards the figure has you effectively shoving into the horde of statues (the controller is basically using them like a shield), you can do so if you want but if the statues turn against you they will get two attacks instead of one. If you're ok with the risk that's fine, but if you want to change just let me know. Pit Combat: @Edgehawk 5s1a @Jedi Ronin 4s4a @rocketrobie2 3s3a @pyciloo Unknown Being: soak-, -/- wounds, -/- strain adversary 3 1s3a1t @Shlambate Statue Horde: soak 3, 25/25 wounds, 5/5 men 1s @Xcapobl Statue Tunnel Horde: soak 3, 25/25 wounds, 5/5 men 1a @P-47 Thunderbolt 0s @pyciloo, you're up!

Den nods approvingly at Evon's suspicions, giving a dark chuckle before speaking. "Heh, a chat, is that what we call it these days when dealing with rebels?" At their calls for evacuation Den waves a hand dismissively as he raises his voice a little so he can be heard. "If you're looking for feedback Doc, your bedside manner really sucks. Don't tell your patient it's worse than it looks if you don't want them to freak out! Anyway, don't be so soft. Get me one of those gurneys from the med bay and I'll shoot stuff from there. Mobile gun platform!" he declares with a proud smile. The trooper seems determined to remain in the fight against this scuttling enemy. The (honestly reasonable) suggestion by the rebel surgeon earns them a pistol aimed at their head as Den looks up at them with a snarl. "You're not going to make it if you come near me. I'd rather lose the leg than have a rebel come anywhere near it with a scalpel, just stay way back!"

@Rimsen, no worries! Sorry for Den being awkward, but he is imp or die, and in no way trusts the rebels, especially when he barley trusts doctors as it is