The Way Forward: Helping a mortal navigate the Celestial Bureaucracy (Transmigration Quest)

[Eternal_0bserver]

Are you taking the last Tenebrae action this turn?

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I take it we don't actually have an AP for this?

 

[KNakamura]

Hm. It's got both AP and RP costs so maybe not. Was checking before I started writing

 

[KNakamura]

I want to apologize for the delay in getting this out. Thank you for your patience while I worked to revise this.

Spoiler: Winning Vote

[X] Sketch of the plan.
-[X] Generic
--[X] Ask for help from Kerian Pantheon. (0 turns until usability) (Gain a +20 to a single roll.)
-[X] RP Pool
--[X] Bank RP for later use. (Banked RP caps at the same cap as unspent.) (Cost: ??? RP)
-[X] 3 RP.
--[X] Spend resources to enhance your AP (Improve your magical options) (Gain +1 AP per 15 RP spent.) (Cost increases every +2 AP by +20 RP per AP) (AP is for this world, see transmigration mechanics.) (Taken once)
---[X] 30 RP => 2 AP.
-[X] FP Pool
--[X] Spend X points of FP to get more random encounters for Xiaomei. (1 FP = 2 encounters)
-[X] 2 FP.
--[X] SWTOR: [Taris] Save the Promised Ones. (-1 FP)
--[X] SWTOR: Have her learn from another Force user some techniques that unlock her access to her techniques, as well as teach her the basics of Instant Transmission. (-8 FP)

(QM note: Last Tenebrae action autotaken, due to spare RP/AP. FP is eliminated as a resource, and actions simplified. )

Your Actions
- Some worlds have no gods that intervene. This could be a problem for Xiaomei. You should investigate ways around it. (2 AP, Must be taken 5 times, does not need to be every turn. 1 Time remaining..)

You finish the funnel structure, and are reasonably sure you can now act despite where she goes.

- .. no, seriously, stop him.
You manage to cut Tenebrae off entirely, and the resulting fracas actually attracted regular attention. Your enemy is now being investigated..

(Enemy takes no actions for 2 turns, loses all bonuses. Tenebrae is weakened for 3 turns.)

- Spend X points of FP to get more random encounters for Xiaomei. (1 FP = 2 encounters) (2 FP)
Resolved in Xiaomei Actions.

- SWTOR: [Taris] Save the Promised Ones. (-1 FP)

Holonet Alert! Republic Forces trying to restore Taris have met a thriving colony of descendants from the survivors of the original Taris bombing! The partnership has already bourne fruit, with a rakghoul plague cure now being distributed across the Republic [..]
In a historic agreement, mediated by Jedi Master Kyarn, Taris has agreed to join the Republic in return for the Republic acknowledging their right to rule. Descendants of the original inhabitants of Taris are already returning, and they are getting industry up and running and chasing out pirates.

Already, plans are underway to raise the Endar Spire as a museum and tribute to Revan, the woman they say saved them all back before the bombardment..

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(The Force ripples. Taris's original government was found and uncryofrozen, and it is expected to have sufficient defenses and industry to be self sufficient in 11 ATC. They still need assistance in order to restore any segments of the ecumenopolis...)

- SWTOR: Have her learn from another Force user some techniques that unlock her access to her techniques, as well as teach her the basics of Instant Transmission. (-8 FP)

Resolved in Xiaomei Actions

Xiaomei Actions

Spoiler: Training Rolls

Standard Jedi Training (school modifier +17) :
Diplomacy [CHA]: (Roll: 59, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 3] 102 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Dodge [DEX]: (Roll: 13, Modifier: 39) => [Tier 1] 52 < DC 60: No Skill Progress
Healing [WIS]: (Roll: 19, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 1] 50 < DC 60: No Skill Progress
Parry [STR]: (Roll: 1, Modifier: 27) => [Tier 0] 28 < DC 30: -1 penalty;
Perception [WIS]: (Roll: 31, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 2] 62 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Melee Attacks [DEX]: (Roll: 75, Modifier: 39) => [Tier 3] 114 < DC 130: +2 skill progress; +4 Prof Progress
Knowledge (The Force) [INT]: (Roll: 42, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 2] 74 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Knowledge (Force Powers) [INT]: (Roll: 81, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 3] 113 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Knowledge (Galactic History) [INT]: (Roll: 43, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 2] 75 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Knowledge (Galactic Law) [INT]: (Roll: 80, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 3] 112 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Knowledge (Galactic Technology) [INT]: (Roll: 70, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 3] 102 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Piloting (Spacecraft) [INT]: (Roll: 45, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 2] 61 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Piloting (Speeders) [INT]: (Roll: 23, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 1] 39 < DC 60: No Skill Progress
Use Magical Device [CHA]: (Roll: 71, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 3] 93 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Use Technological Device [INT]: (Roll: 2, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 0] 18 < DC 30: -1 penalty;
Sense Motive [WID]: (Roll: 22, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 1] 53 < DC 60: No Skill Progress
Spellcrafting [CHA]: (Roll: 27, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 2] 70 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Survival [WIS]: (Roll: 9, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 1] 40 < DC 60: No Skill Progress

Force Training
Force Persuade: (Roll: 97, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 4] 140 < DC 180: 9 spell cast progress
Force Shield: (Roll: 52, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 3] 95 < DC 130: 6 spell cast progress
Force TK: (Roll: 85, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 3] 128 < DC 130: 6 spell cast progress
Force Endure: (Roll: 17, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 2] 60 < DC 90: 3 spell cast progress

Xiaomei Spare Time (-1 school modifier)
Ranged Attacks [DEX]: (Roll: 92, Modifier: 38) => [Tier 4] 130 < DC 180: +3 skill progress; +7 Prof Progress
Profession(Maid) [INT]: (Roll: 67, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 3] 98 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Repair (Spacecraft) [INT]: (Roll: 85, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 3] 101 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Repair (Speeders) [INT]: (Roll: 51, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 2] 67 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Craft (Spacecraft) [INT]: (Roll: 15, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 1] 46 < DC 60: No Skill Progress
Knowledge (Military Tactics): (Roll: 80, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 3] 111 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Resistance [VIT]: (Roll: 63, Modifier: 37) => [Tier 3] 100 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Sleight of Hand [DEX]: (Roll: 64, Modifier: 38) => [Tier 3] 102 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Escape Artist [DEX]: (Roll: 23, Modifier: 38) => [Tier 2] 61 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Investigation [INT]: (Roll: 29, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 2] 60 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Stealth [DEX]: (Roll: 47, Modifier: 38) => [Tier 2] 85 < DC 90: +2 skill progress

Diplomacy +4sp, Perception +2sp, Melee +2sp, +4 Prof Progress, K(The Force) +2sp, K(Galactic History) +2sp,
K(Galactic Law) +4sp, K(Force Powers) +4sp, K(Galactic Technology) +4sp, Piloting (Spacecraft) +2sp, UMD +4 sp, Spellcrafting +2sp, Force Persuade 9 sc, Force Shield 6sc, Force TK 6sc, Force Endure 3sc, Ranged Attacks 3sp, +7 prog, Profession(Maid) +4sp, Repair(Spacecraft) +4sp, Repair(Speeders) +2sp, K(Military Tactics) +4sp, Resistance +4sp, Sleight of Hand +4sp, Escape Artist +2sp, Investigation +2sp, Stealth +2sp


- SWTOR: Have her learn from another Force user some techniques that unlock her access to her techniques, as well as teach her the basics of Instant Transmission.

Xiaomei was out in the training grounds, working on her meditation and tranquility. She had penned a few papers, which she was always unsure why the Temple just looked at her oddly, even when she explained she mostly submitted them as a discussion piece.

Her Master, though, was eager to discuss with her. Even going as far as to point her out to several resources she could use about the dress code.

The world around her went null, and she opened her eyes, seeing only an orange realm. A voice becokned, and she followed. Soon, she found herself in a cave, with a figure standing there. It was a young human woman with brown hair, dressed in .. what Xiaomei recognized as the style circa 400 BTC.

Wait.

"Are you.. Revan?" Xiaomei said quietly.

The woman turned in "I was once. I see someone who can walk my path has arrived.. and I seek only to guide you away from my mistakes."

Xiaomei frowns, and pauses. "I don't know if it's a matter of walking your path or not. I do not think I am the one to take down the Sith Emperor."

Revan shakes her head. "But you have the power inside you to dramtically change the flow of fate here. I will teach you a method to access all of who you are."

[Xiaomei unlocks access to her powers, gains Instant Transmission (limited) - must be a clear location.]

"Take this holocron here with you back to the temple." The woman indicates one. "Keep the other. It is time for my wisdom to be returned... and I must have some purpose as to why I have not become one with the Force."

Xiaomei nods, and .. when the memory fades out, finds herself a good hike away from the temple.. and has to hike back. She recieves some weird looks, but throws the Temple into surprise when she presents the holocron of Revan. Many Masters monopolize the holocron to start learning, and Xiaomei doesn't mention the second. She does keep training though.

- Spend X points of FP to get more random encounters for Xiaomei. (1 FP = 2 encounters) (2 FP)

Out and about, Xiaomei has some interactions with the Twi'lek pilgrims, and while she can't officially aid them.. she does help out several of the Twi'leks who need to leave the safety for reasons. One is to get matha cat teeth, another is to rescue a Twi'lek.. soon, they warm up to her as they realize that she's willing to stretch a point, even as she has to respect the official ruling of the Republic.

It helps the Jedi Temple have been trying to argue for at least a limited residency while they work out what best to do.

But soon.. a massive wave of Flesh Raiders attacked the Padawan Training Ground.

[ ] Nudge Xiaomei to clear them fully and investigate how they evaded the sensors
[ ] Nudge Xiaomei to rescue as many as she can, and set up a fortified defense

(XP Awarded: 1200)

Spoiler: Active Quests

• Main, Defining: Attain the Dream: Be a Defender: You saw once how the dearth of compassion, and the unwillingness in those in power resulted in the death of an entire world. You swore to strive to never let that happen again. Objectives: Gain Level 10, VIT 20, Resolve Quests Survive the Onslaught, Resolve Quests To Stand Free, ??? Successfully, Defend the Weak. Reward: Epithet, Power, Special Item.
• Main, Defining: Become Who You Were Meant To Be.": You saw a beautiful ten-tailed kitsune in that pool of stars, pretty and strong. You saw your future. Objectives: Gain Level 100, CHA 100. Have Eight Moments of Exceeding Yourself [2/8], ???? , ????. Reward: Epithet, Power.
• Subquest, SWTOR: Study Jedi History - The Je'daii were a monastic order, but the Jedi live out in the world. Why do they wear robes, when most other Force Sensitives don't? Objectives: Study Jedi History; Rewards: More liberal dress code, +920 XP, +5 Craft(Clothing), +5 Craft(Armor), +10 Repair(Clothing), +10 Repair(Armor)

Relations with Kerian Pantheon: Very Good
Relations with The Force: Yes.

AP: 26 (4 AP added this world) (18 completed quests)
RP: 274 (33 RP added this world) (Regen: 198 RP)

Tree of the Heavens Health: 55.15% [Penalties: Some Pantheons unable to intervene locally; Celestial Operatives Have Limited Oversight; Heavenly Resources Constrained; Celestial Bureaucracy Internal Affairs Bureau: Limited Efficient] (5/10 Times) [Next Tier at 70%]
Incarnation Investigation: 1 Success; 1 Heat Meter

Enemy: Hong Meiling; Rep: Takeda Dachika [Goddess of War and Slaughter]
Enemy Can Attempt to Interrupt: 2 Actions.
Enemy Sight: Extremely Poor (80% miss chance)
Enemy Rolls Bonus: -20 (+35 Them - 45 You -10 Xiaomei's Level)
Sight: Mystical (Gain more information, including the current of Fate, negate any attempt to obscure your sight)
Labyrinth of Regret: Completely Repaired [On Death, Xiaomei can live with a 75 instead of a DC 90. Enemy can no longer attempt to interrupt levelups. Xiaomei adds her level to your rolls to oppose the enemy.]

Ci Xiaomei (Xi'kahi) Awareness/Defiance: 32/300; 9 (Low)
Ci Xiaomei Level: 10 XP: 0/18500
Event Notes: Certain Events in the Next World Locked; Dao of Luck ??? Event Unlocked

-[] Generic
--[] Ask for help from Kerian Pantheon. (1 turns until usability) (Gain a +20 to a single roll.)
--[] Spend X points of AP to get more random encounters for Xiaomei. (1 AP = 2 encounters)
--[] Give Xiaomei pseudo-Cyberpunk cyberenhancements. (4 AP, Gives Xiaomei "notes" which display quests, allow her a limited view of info sheets. Not setting dependent)
--[] Spend 5 RP per "suggestion" to have Xiaomei replace one of her training times with another skill or spell she knows to train it. (Limit: 9 suggestions per turn)

-[] Conversion Actions
--[] Burn 2 AP for -10 Defiance (Can take as many times as you want.) (Cost goes up every fifth time) (Times Taken: 2)
--[] Burn 2 AP for -5 Awareness (Can take as many times as you want.) (Cost goes up every fifth time)
--[] Spend resources to enhance your AP (Improve your magical options) (Gain +1 AP per 35 RP spent.) (Cost increases every +2 AP by +20 RP per AP) (AP is for this world, see transmigration mechanics.) (Taken three times)
--[] Improve RP Pool (1 AP for +10 RP. Cost triples every 3 AP spent. RP cost increase is for this world, see transmigration mechanics.) (2 AP spent)

-[] Divine Intervention Pool
---[] Change the history of an organization (Base Cost: 2 AP. Please explain the change, and why.)
---[] Set an encounter for Xiaomei to change the fate of someone. (Explain why, and who. Base Cost:2 AP. Note if this is something impossible it'll convert to a quest. Note that she cannot see Quests. Spending more AP will make it easier on Xiaomei.)
--[] Get Xiaomei a fortunate encounter (2 AP. Spend +2 AP to make it more fortunate.)
--[] Burn AP to reveal a hint about an ongoing quest. (1 AP for subquests, 2 AP for Main quests.)
--[] Send a Omen to the World. (6 AP. ??? Effects, mostly beneficial to Xiaomei.)
--[] Set One Good Roll to .. (30/1 AP, 50/2 AP, 70/3 AP) (This gives you and Xiaomei each one good roll.)
--[] Ensure a fateful meeting is positive for character. (+4 AP) (Action taken 6 times)
--[] Change the Fate of a Character. Note that more blatant displays of divine power will increase Awareness and possibly Defiance. (2 AP)
--[] Cause a sidequest to appear for Xiaomei. (2AP, spend additional AP to make it easier or increase effects.) (Write in quest in *detail.* Note better rewards might make the quest very annoying if you do not also spend more AP, and Xiaomei cannot see the quest details yet.) (Note that if you want it to increase a stat, or unlock stat training, start at 5 AP)


-[] Celestial Intrigue Actions
--[] Covertly Repair the Tree of the Heavens (3 AP): This action is repeatable up to Xiaomei's level. (Current Times: 5/10), and can be repaired by approximately 5.45%.[QM Note: Do not take this more than once a turn unless you want negative consequences. Amount repairable is tied to Xiaomei. Also note the slowdown means the Tree will slowly take more damage.] [At 40%, Enemy loses one action permanently][At 50%, some of your divine powers are more potent.]
--[] Xiaomei has inherited the soul of someone who was once a god, and this must meant she was one of the dead gods. That'll take some time but maybe it'll identify the enemy some. (1 AP 5 RP per turn, 9 turns)
--[] Incarnation seems risky, but yet the enemy persisted? (3 AP per turn, increased risk.) [Taken 2 Times]
--[] Improve trickle of resources. (50 RP 4 AP) (Gain +10 RP)

--[] Celestial Bureaucracy Anti-Corruption Actions (8/?? Completed)
---[] Clean the Faction Meeting Spaces (4 AP 30 RP) (High Moderate Risk of Retaliation vs Xiaomei, Divine Effect)
---[] (Unlocked) "Rebuild the Hall of Histories." (5 AP 80 RP) (10 turns) [Must be Taken Consecutively]
---[] (Unlocked) Improve and Restore the Chapel of the Void (4 AP 40 RP)[Leads to ??? Event] (Moderate Risk of Retaliation)
---[] (Unlocked) Investigate the Labyrinth Oversight Office (2 AP 10 RP)[Leads to ??? Event]
---[] (Unlocked) What were the operatives *doing*? (2 AP 15 RP)
---[] Get Books Returned To The Library (10 AP) (High Risk of Retaliation)
---[] Further Actions Locked.

--[] Setting Actions:
---[] Remove Tenebrae's hold over the Dark Side of the Force. [4 AP](Weakens Sith Empire and Zakuul Empire)
---[] Alderaan: Establish a splinter cell of Jedi (3 AP 20 RP)
---[] Alderaan: Make Ulgo not corrupted by his ambition (10 AP 50 RP)
---[] Belsalvis: The Republic isn't immediately overwhelmed by the prisoner breakout (3 AP 15 RP)
---[] Tatooine: Find the Artifact to Reverse the Devastation (adds subquest to Xiaomei) (2 AP)
---[] Tatooine: Add in a quest to chase off the Empire. (4 AP)
---[] Tython: The Forge can upgrade artifacts. (2 AP)
---[] Create a planet for Xiaomei to explore. (5 AP 40 RP)
---[] Coruscant: Remanent Jedi have created an underground temple, forming a new branch. (2 AP)
---[] ????? (Unlocks on getting personal starship.)
---[] Write In an action to break or resequence canon. (At least 3 AP 5 RP)

--[] Hong Meiling Actions
---[] (Light Risk) Gain an idea to her resources. (1 AP 10 RP) [Gain more information on Agent]
---[] (Moderate Risk) Investigate her actions. Backtrack how she even was able to interfere with the Celestial Princesses Plans. (3 AP, 12 RP) [Reduced Enemy Effectiveness]
---[] (Moderate Risk) Investigate the trail. See if you can cut off some of her resource base. [Reduced Enemy Resources, Goodwill with the Bureaucracy, +trickle of resources] (6 AP)
---[] (High Risk) Get one of her catspaws removed from their position. This might give you away, though.. [Reduced Enemy Actions] (100 RP, 2 AP)

--[] Spend resources in aiding someone. (Cost: Variable)
---[] [Celestial Bureaucracy] You may be sealed up, but you know the ways of things. Grease palms to get things done. This will primarily have ??? benefits, as you're paying for information or slowing down event chains. (Unlocked by the Intrigue action completing) (Explain the cost and what you're looking for for that cost. Assume you'll need at least 35 RP to get anything useful.)
--[] Spend resources to create very bad luck for someone.. (Write-In, explain. Better explanations decrease cost, may have other benefits.)(Cost: 70 RP)

 

[KNakamura]

voting ends Monday.

 

[Eternal_0bserver]

[X] Nudge Xiaomei to rescue as many as she can, and set up a fortified defense.

I think this is a more appropriate choice for a Jedi.

[] Plan: Tenebrae is a priority target.
--[] Setting Actions:
---[] Remove Tenebrae's hold over the Dark Side of the Force. [4 AP](Weakens Sith Empire and Zakuul Empire)

Well, it turned out to be noticeably easier this time.

 

[KNakamura]

You are leaving.. 22 AP and 214 RP unspent. I would advise spending it. c.c

 

[Eternal_0bserver]

You are leaving.. 22 AP and 214 RP unspent. I would advise spending it. c.c

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Wait, aren't they blocked?

AP: 26 (4 AP this world) (18 completed quests)
RP: 214 (33 RP this world) (Regen: 198 RP)

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[KNakamura]

Wait, aren't they blocked?

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No, that's tracking what was added this world so you know what will be altered on transmigration. I'll uh.. fix the wording to indicate that.

 

[Eternal_0bserver]

No, that's tracking what was added this world so you know what will be altered on transmigration. I'll uh.. fix the wording to indicate that.

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...Was this also available last turn? I was operating under the assumption that we only had 30 RP and no AP available.

I also noticed that although FP has been retired as a resource, some options still require it, mainly Celestial.

 

[KNakamura]

...Was this also available last turn? I was operating under the assumption that we only had 30 RP and no AP available.

I also noticed that although FP has been retired as a resource, some options still require it, mainly Celestial.

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Generally yes, I should have reread. Let me recalc leftover resources and them in real fast. I'll also fix the FP (thought I grabbed all of those). The spare AP has been added as spendable RP to the total.

 

[KNakamura]

Resources updated, FP removed. I converted left over AP to RP, but if you want to spend the AP instead, deduct 5 RP per AP up to 30.

 

[Eternal_0bserver]

[X] Nudge Xiaomei to rescue as many as she can, and set up a fortified defense.

[X] Plan: 32 AP.
-[X] Divine Intervention Pool
--[X] Get Xiaomei a fortunate encounter (2 AP. Spend +2 AP to make it more fortunate.)
--[X] Set One Good Roll to .. (50/2 AP) (This gives you and Xiaomei each one good roll.)
-[X] Celestial Intrigue Actions
--[X] Covertly Repair the Tree of the Heavens (3 AP): This action is repeatable up to Xiaomei's level. (Current Times: 5/10), and can be repaired by approximately 5.45%.[QM Note: Do not take this more than once a turn unless you want negative consequences. Amount repairable is tied to Xiaomei. Also note the slowdown means the Tree will slowly take more damage.] [At 40%, Enemy loses one action permanently][At 50%, some of your divine powers are more potent.]
--[X] Xiaomei has inherited the soul of someone who was once a god, and this must meant she was one of the dead gods. That'll take some time but maybe it'll identify the enemy some. (1 AP 5 RP per turn, 9 turns)
-[X] Celestial Bureaucracy Anti-Corruption Actions (8/?? Completed)
--[X] (Unlocked) Investigate the Labyrinth Oversight Office (2 AP 10 RP)[Leads to ??? Event]
-[X] Setting Actions:
--[X] Remove Tenebrae's hold over the Dark Side of the Force. [4 AP](Weakens Sith Empire and Zakuul Empire)
--[X] Alderaan: Make Ulgo not corrupted by his ambition (10 AP 50 RP)
--[X] Belsalvis: The Republic isn't immediately overwhelmed by the prisoner breakout (3 AP 15 RP)
--[X] Coruscant: Remanent Jedi have created an underground temple, forming a new branch. (2 AP)
-[X] Hong Meiling Actions
--[X] (Moderate Risk) Investigate her actions. Backtrack how she even was able to interfere with the Celestial Princesses Plans. (3 AP, 12 RP) [Reduced Enemy Effectiveness]
---[X] Set One Good Roll (2 AP).

It seems this should work correctly. I probably still don't see all the things, but whatever. As far as I understand, after this move there are 117 RP left.

Is it possible that Set One Good Roll can be used to reduce risk in certain actions?

 

[KNakamura]

[X] Plan: 32 AP.
-[X] Divine Intervention Pool
--[X] Get Xiaomei a fortunate encounter (2 AP. Spend +2 AP to make it more fortunate.)
-[X] Celestial Intrigue Actions
--[X] Covertly Repair the Tree of the Heavens (3 AP): This action is repeatable up to Xiaomei's level. (Current Times: 5/10), and can be repaired by approximately 5.45%.[QM Note: Do not take this more than once a turn unless you want negative consequences. Amount repairable is tied to Xiaomei. Also note the slowdown means the Tree will slowly take more damage.] [At 40%, Enemy loses one action permanently][At 50%, some of your divine powers are more potent.]
--[X] Xiaomei has inherited the soul of someone who was once a god, and this must meant she was one of the dead gods. That'll take some time but maybe it'll identify the enemy some. (1 AP 5 RP per turn, 9 turns)
-[X] Celestial Bureaucracy Anti-Corruption Actions (8/?? Completed)
--[X] (Unlocked) Investigate the Labyrinth Oversight Office (2 AP 10 RP)[Leads to ??? Event]
--[X] (Unlocked) What were the operatives *doing*? (2 AP 15 RP)
-[X] Setting Actions:
--[X] Remove Tenebrae's hold over the Dark Side of the Force. [4 AP](Weakens Sith Empire and Zakuul Empire)
--[X] Alderaan: Make Ulgo not corrupted by his ambition (10 AP 50 RP)
--[X] Belsalvis: The Republic isn't immediately overwhelmed by the prisoner breakout (3 AP 15 RP)
--[X] Coruscant: Remanent Jedi have created an underground temple, forming a new branch. (2 AP)
-[X] Hong Meiling Actions
--[X] (Moderate Risk) Investigate her actions. Backtrack how she even was able to interfere with the Celestial Princesses Plans. (3 AP, 12 RP) [Reduced Enemy Effectiveness]

It seems this should work correctly. I probably still don't see all the things, but whatever. As far as I understand, after this move there are 117 RP left.

Is it possible that Set One Good Roll can be used to reduce risk in certain actions?

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Hm. You know what - yes, I'll allow it as a +that to the DC for retaliation.

 

[KNakamura]

To clarify about actions not yet added:
- Some actions about worlds won't appear until you land there (Tatooine, Taris, Hoth, Belsavis, Corellia)
- The personal starship one I'm still debating about.
- The quest is not projected to run through SWTOR past the end of the original storyline and as such I'm unsure if I should add actions which would be neat easter eggs, but net no bonus to you or Xiaomei.


I'm still taking suggestions for other worlds, incidentally. So far the table reads:
[Faerun, Marvel Universe, Babylon 5, ?Elenium?, ?Hogwarts?, (the ?? indicate I'm waffling because of either issues with the author or source material), Castle Federation, Alternate Regency With Magic!]

 

[Eternal_0bserver]

Hm. You know what - yes, I'll allow it as a +that to the DC for retaliation.

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The plan has been edited.

I'm still taking suggestions for other worlds, incidentally. So far the table reads:
[Faerun, Marvel Universe, Babylon 5, ?Elenium?, ?Hogwarts?, (the ?? indicate I'm waffling because of either issues with the author or source material), Castle Federation, Alternate Regency With Magic!]

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When it comes to worlds, RWBY and Worm are often quite popular candidates. It's a little difficult to find worlds that fit well. Maybe the shounen trio, Bleach, Naruto and One Piece could also be candidates. Of course, this also depends on whether you are familiar with them.

 

[KNakamura]

I actually dislike both RWBY and Worm sufficiently I can't QM them. I did think about MHA, but I stopped watching that about season.. 4? so I'm very out of date.

Sadly a lot of the stuff I like is kinda like Gundam or Outlaw Star... that's an idea. 🤔

 

[Eternal_0bserver]

I actually dislike both RWBY and Worm sufficiently I can't QM them. I did think about MHA, but I stopped watching that about season.. 4? so I'm very out of date.

Sadly a lot of the stuff I like is kinda like Gundam or Outlaw Star... that's an idea. 🤔

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As for MHA, you can probably place Xiaomei in the Dark Age when quirks first appeared and All For One was active. Of course, we won't see most of the familiar characters, but this will allow you to play with the setting quite freely for the most part, and perhaps the society of the new Peaceful Age will be very different as a result of our actions.

I'm not familiar with Outlaw Star or Gundam, the latter scares me a little with the amount of media. (This is of course a rather strange claim from a Nasuverse fan.) What do you think of To Aru?

 

[KNakamura]

I have never seen To Aru. Most of the anime I like is hard to use (Violet Evergarden, Yuru Camp, etc.) or something I wouldn't use (Initial D/MF Ghost)

and I really should read more genre fiction since I tend to forget what I've read. (LNs are *surprisingly* forgettable.)

 

[Bloms]

[X] Nudge Xiaomei to rescue as many as she can, and set up a fortified defense.

[X] Plan: 32 AP.
-[X] Divine Intervention Pool
--[X] Get Xiaomei a fortunate encounter (2 AP. Spend +2 AP to make it more fortunate.)
--[X] Set One Good Roll to .. (50/2 AP) (This gives you and Xiaomei each one good roll.)
-[X] Celestial Intrigue Actions
--[X] Covertly Repair the Tree of the Heavens (3 AP): This action is repeatable up to Xiaomei's level. (Current Times: 5/10), and can be repaired by approximately 5.45%.[QM Note: Do not take this more than once a turn unless you want negative consequences. Amount repairable is tied to Xiaomei. Also note the slowdown means the Tree will slowly take more damage.] [At 40%, Enemy loses one action permanently][At 50%, some of your divine powers are more potent.]
--[X] Xiaomei has inherited the soul of someone who was once a god, and this must meant she was one of the dead gods. That'll take some time but maybe it'll identify the enemy some. (1 AP 5 RP per turn, 9 turns)
-[X] Celestial Bureaucracy Anti-Corruption Actions (8/?? Completed)
--[X] (Unlocked) Investigate the Labyrinth Oversight Office (2 AP 10 RP)[Leads to ??? Event]
-[X] Setting Actions:
--[X] Remove Tenebrae's hold over the Dark Side of the Force. [4 AP](Weakens Sith Empire and Zakuul Empire)
--[X] Alderaan: Make Ulgo not corrupted by his ambition (10 AP 50 RP)
--[X] Belsalvis: The Republic isn't immediately overwhelmed by the prisoner breakout (3 AP 15 RP)
--[X] Coruscant: Remanent Jedi have created an underground temple, forming a new branch. (2 AP)
-[X] Hong Meiling Actions
--[X] (Moderate Risk) Investigate her actions. Backtrack how she even was able to interfere with the Celestial Princesses Plans. (3 AP, 12 RP) [Reduced Enemy Effectiveness]
---[X] Set One Good Roll (2 AP).

 

[KNakamura]

Scheduled vote count started by KNakamura on Feb 10, 2024 at 2:24 AM, finished with 15 posts and 2 votes.

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  2 people have voted

  [X] Nudge Xiaomei to rescue as many as she can, and set up a fortified defense.

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  • Bloms

  2 people have voted

  [X] Plan: 32 AP.
  -[X] Divine Intervention Pool
  --[X] Get Xiaomei a fortunate encounter (2 AP. Spend +2 AP to make it more fortunate.)
  --[X] Set One Good Roll to .. (50/2 AP) (This gives you and Xiaomei each one good roll.)
  -[X] Celestial Intrigue Actions
  --[X] Covertly Repair the Tree of the Heavens (3 AP): This action is repeatable up to Xiaomei's level. (Current Times: 5/10), and can be repaired by approximately 5.45%.[QM Note: Do not take this more than once a turn unless you want negative consequences. Amount repairable is tied to Xiaomei. Also note the slowdown means the Tree will slowly take more damage.] [At 40%, Enemy loses one action permanently][At 50%, some of your divine powers are more potent.]
  --[X] Xiaomei has inherited the soul of someone who was once a god, and this must meant she was one of the dead gods. That'll take some time but maybe it'll identify the enemy some. (1 AP 5 RP per turn, 9 turns)
  -[X] Celestial Bureaucracy Anti-Corruption Actions (8/?? Completed)
  --[X] (Unlocked) Investigate the Labyrinth Oversight Office (2 AP 10 RP)[Leads to ??? Event]
  -[X] Setting Actions:
  --[X] Remove Tenebrae's hold over the Dark Side of the Force. [4 AP](Weakens Sith Empire and Zakuul Empire)
  --[X] Alderaan: Make Ulgo not corrupted by his ambition (10 AP 50 RP)
  --[X] Belsalvis: The Republic isn't immediately overwhelmed by the prisoner breakout (3 AP 15 RP)
  --[X] Coruscant: Remanent Jedi have created an underground temple, forming a new branch. (2 AP)
  -[X] Hong Meiling Actions
  --[X] (Moderate Risk) Investigate her actions. Backtrack how she even was able to interfere with the Celestial Princesses Plans. (3 AP, 12 RP) [Reduced Enemy Effectiveness]
  ---[X] Set One Good Roll (2 AP).

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  • Bloms

 

[KNakamura]

Spoiler: Winning Vote

[X] Nudge Xiaomei to rescue as many as she can, and set up a fortified defense.

[X] Plan: 32 AP.
-[X] Divine Intervention Pool
--[X] Get Xiaomei a fortunate encounter (2 AP. Spend +2 AP to make it more fortunate.)
--[X] Set One Good Roll to .. (50/2 AP) (This gives you and Xiaomei each one good roll.)
-[X] Celestial Intrigue Actions
--[X] Covertly Repair the Tree of the Heavens (3 AP): This action is repeatable up to Xiaomei's level. (Current Times: 5/10), and can be repaired by approximately 5.45%.[QM Note: Do not take this more than once a turn unless you want negative consequences. Amount repairable is tied to Xiaomei. Also note the slowdown means the Tree will slowly take more damage.] [At 40%, Enemy loses one action permanently][At 50%, some of your divine powers are more potent.]
--[X] Xiaomei has inherited the soul of someone who was once a god, and this must meant she was one of the dead gods. That'll take some time but maybe it'll identify the enemy some. (1 AP 5 RP per turn, 9 turns)
-[X] Celestial Bureaucracy Anti-Corruption Actions (8/?? Completed)
--[X] (Unlocked) Investigate the Labyrinth Oversight Office (2 AP 10 RP)[Leads to ??? Event]
-[X] Setting Actions:
--[X] Remove Tenebrae's hold over the Dark Side of the Force. [4 AP](Weakens Sith Empire and Zakuul Empire)
--[X] Alderaan: Make Ulgo not corrupted by his ambition (10 AP 50 RP)
--[X] Belsalvis: The Republic isn't immediately overwhelmed by the prisoner breakout (3 AP 15 RP)
--[X] Coruscant: Remanent Jedi have created an underground temple, forming a new branch. (2 AP)
-[X] Hong Meiling Actions
--[X] (Moderate Risk) Investigate her actions. Backtrack how she even was able to interfere with the Celestial Princesses Plans. (3 AP, 12 RP) [Reduced Enemy Effectiveness]
---[X] Set One Good Roll (2 AP).

Enemy Actions
None (one turn remaining)

Your Actions
- Covertly Repair the Tree of the Heavens: This action is repeatable up to Xiaomei's level and can be repaired by approximately 5.45%.
1d100+45=> 116; Major Success
Repaired by 5.45*1.4 => 7.64% (62.78% repaired.)

As Xiaomei's power pours into the Tree, the stars behind it glow brighter, the rainbow-colored gases reappear, and even still mostly broken, it becomes a thing of wonder again. Still odd you're pouring her power into it, though.

- Xiaomei has inherited the soul of someone who was once a god, and this must meant she was one of the dead gods. That'll take some time but maybe it'll identify the enemy some. [2/9 turns]
1d100+45 => 131; Two Successes

There are a lot of dead gods, across all that can be, all that cannot be, and what never was. Some of them were gods before the Underworld became a place of dark and evil.

Knowing Xiaomei has a Void affinity does help, actually. You can eliminate a lot of infinities.

- (Unlocked) Investigate the Labyrinth Oversight Office

The office was .. full of deities not doing work. And, honestly, a sinecure at the best of times. Only two deities were really bent, and the office was closed, and reopened as a liaison office to the local pantheons, who set up their own office in the Labyrinth.

But the oddity was a young girl who seemed to know what you were about, and merely smiled and disappeared, leaving behind a rainbow rose that vanished.

(Continued in Xiaomei Actions.)
(Celestial Bureaucracy efficiency improved, Heavenly Armies recreated.)
(Retaliation lessed by two steps.)

- Remove Tenebrae's hold over the Dark Side of the Force. (Weakens Sith Empire and Zakuul Empire)

Seeing how the Sith Emperor basically slaughtered a planet to get his power.. well, it is trivial for you now to get a Sanction for that. The Celestial Bureaucracy, at least this infinity, does not permit mass sacrifice for godlike power except by sanctioned methods.

.. but more importantly, everyone is unwilling to empower someone who won't play well with others, really.

(The Sith Emperor loses a lot of power. No followup actions this turn, but Imperial infighting escalates to a level that will likely delay any war for a year or two more. The First Son is revealed - Oh no...continued in Xiaomei Actions)

- Alderaan: Make Ulgo not corrupted by his ambition

HoloNet Alert! The Miracle at Alderaan - Today, Bouris Ulgo turned over the throne to Duke Charle Organa, and turned himself in for the assassination of the former Queen of Alderaan and her heir. He dictated to his house that they are to follow the rule of House Organa, which proclaimed a regency until either a heir of House Panteer is found or a conclave of Houses can reach a consensus.

He also asked for formal Republic assistance in their civil war, with the Sith Empire backed Houses Rist and Thul, and moved to rejoin the Republic.

Already, House Ulgo and Organa forces have eliminated many holdings and hidden places of House Rist..

Analysts predict an increase in the severity of the Alderaan civil war..

(The Alderaan arc will go quite a bit differently.)

- Belsalvis: The Republic isn't immediately overwhelmed by the prisoner breakout
[REDACTED]

(This basically means the Republic had enough forces to stop this entire arc. They rapidly gained control.)

- Coruscant: Remanent Jedi have created an underground temple, forming a new branch.

Word spreads on Coruscant of Jedi who dress normally, but assist others in need, seeing service as a way to understand the Force. More importantly, though, they chase off the Justicar and Imperial footholds, and make the Black Sun sector quite nervous. Several politicans ... speed up their redemption of various civic projects.

It turns out that having Jedi stare at you while asking why you are not fulfilling your promises is quite unsettling. Who knew?

There's also some more pressure on the Jedi Council to act about this "rogue sect", but they are very furiously busy sending squads of Jedi to deal with something that even the SIS is busy with, alarming some of the more intelligent Senators, and the Republic Armed Forces are furiously changing ciphers, routes, and ramping up production of new-model gear.

Also, several people on the Jedi Council think it'd do the Republic a world of good to remember that they choose to be the Republic's protectors, but not answerable to the Republic except in the natural course of duty and law. Besides, the Green Jedi work with the Jedi Council, despite not agreeing with them on all matters. The Coruscanti Jedi might become another sect like that.

(The World Will Remember This)


- Hong Meiling Actions
- (Moderate Risk) Investigate her actions. Backtrack how she even was able to interfere with the Celestial Princesses Plans (DC +50)

1d100+45 vs DC 100 => 94; No Retaliation

Hong Meiling .. well, it was inventive, creative, and fixed now. She had aid, from a Fallen Godddess, and by using the Labyrinth incorrectly, could actually intervene with the cycle..

You get the feeling that Hong Meiling is in for interesting times, as the Celestial Princess is on the warpath now.

(Enemy Effectivness dropped by -20 to her and all agents. Hong Meiling also loses many agents.)

(Continues in Xiaomei Actions)

Spoiler: Training Rolls

Standard Jedi Training (school modifier +17) :
Diplomacy [CHA]: (Roll: 59, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 3] 102 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Dodge [DEX]: (Roll: 13, Modifier: 39) => [Tier 1] 52 < DC 60: No Skill Progress
Healing [WIS]: (Roll: 19, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 1] 50 < DC 60: No Skill Progress
Parry [STR]: (Roll: 1, Modifier: 27) => [Tier 0] 28 < DC 30: -1 penalty;
Perception [WIS]: (Roll: 31, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 2] 62 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Melee Attacks [DEX]: (Roll: 75, Modifier: 39) => [Tier 3] 114 < DC 130: +2 skill progress; +4 Prof Progress
Knowledge (The Force) [INT]: (Roll: 42, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 2] 74 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Knowledge (Force Powers) [INT]: (Roll: 81, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 3] 113 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Knowledge (Galactic History) [INT]: (Roll: 43, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 2] 75 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Knowledge (Galactic Law) [INT]: (Roll: 80, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 3] 112 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Knowledge (Galactic Technology) [INT]: (Roll: 70, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 3] 102 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Piloting (Spacecraft) [INT]: (Roll: 45, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 2] 61 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Piloting (Speeders) [INT]: (Roll: 23, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 1] 39 < DC 60: No Skill Progress
Use Magical Device [CHA]: (Roll: 71, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 3] 93 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Use Technological Device [INT]: (Roll: 2, Modifier: 32) => [Tier 0] 18 < DC 30: -1 penalty;
Sense Motive [WIS]: (Roll: 22, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 1] 53 < DC 60: No Skill Progress
Spellcrafting [CHA]: (Roll: 27, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 2] 70 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Survival [WIS]: (Roll: 9, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 1] 40 < DC 60: No Skill Progress

Force Training
Force Persuade: (Roll: 97, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 4] 140 < DC 180: 9 spell cast progress
Force Shield: (Roll: 52, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 3] 95 < DC 130: 6 spell cast progress
Force TK: (Roll: 85, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 3] 128 < DC 130: 6 spell cast progress
Force Endure: (Roll: 17, Modifier: 43) => [Tier 2] 60 < DC 90: 3 spell cast progress
Tranquility [VIT]: (Roll: 97, Modifier: 38) => [Tier 4] 135 < DC 180: +6 skill progress
Concentration [VIT]: (Roll: 93, Modifier: 38) => [Tier 4] 131 < DC 180: +6 skill progress

Revan Force Training (+3 school modifier) :
Force Cure: (Roll: 26, Modifier: 46) => [Tier 2] 72 < DC 90: 3 spell cast progress
Force Aura: (Roll: 15, Modifier: 46) => [Tier 2] 61 < DC 90: 3 spell cast progress
Force Jump: (Roll: 35, Modifier: 46) => [Tier 2] 85 < DC 90: 3 spell cast progress
Force Lightning: (Roll: 12, Modifier: 46) => [Tier 1] 35 < DC 60: 1 spell cast progress

Xiaomei Spare Time (-1 school modifier)
Ranged Attacks [DEX]: (Roll: 92, Modifier: 38) => [Tier 4] 130 < DC 180: +3 skill progress; +7 Prof Progress
Profession(Maid) [INT]: (Roll: 67, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 3] 98 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Repair (Spacecraft) [INT]: (Roll: 85, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 3] 101 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Repair (Speeders) [INT]: (Roll: 51, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 2] 67 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Craft (Spacecraft) [INT]: (Roll: 15, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 1] 46 < DC 60: No Skill Progress
Knowledge (Military Tactics): (Roll: 80, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 3] 111 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Resistance [VIT]: (Roll: 63, Modifier: 37) => [Tier 3] 100 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Sleight of Hand [DEX]: (Roll: 64, Modifier: 38) => [Tier 3] 102 < DC 130: +4 skill progress
Escape Artist [DEX]: (Roll: 23, Modifier: 38) => [Tier 2] 61 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Investigation [INT]: (Roll: 29, Modifier: 31) => [Tier 2] 60 < DC 90: +2 skill progress
Stealth [DEX]: (Roll: 47, Modifier: 38) => [Tier 2] 85 < DC 90: +2 skill progress

Diplomacy +4sp, Perception +2sp, MeleeAttacks +2sp, +4 prof, K(The Force) +2sp, K(Force Powers) +4sp, K(Galactic History) +2sp, K(Galactic Law) +4sp, K(Galactic Technological) +4sp, P(Spacecraft) +2sp, UMD +4sp, Spellcrafting +2sp, Force Persuade +9 cp, Force Shield +6cp, Force TK +6CP, Force Endure +3cp, Tranquility +6sp, Concentration +6sp, Force Cure +3cp, Force Aura +3cp, F(Lightning) 1cp (see Xiaomei Actions), R Attack +3sp, +7 prof, P(Maid) +4sp, Repair(Spacecraft) +4sp, Repair(Speeders) +2sp, K(Military Tactics) +4sp, Resistance +4sp, Sleight of Hand +4sp, Escape Artist +2sp, Investigation +2sp, Stealth +2sp
(Diplomacy Training will be discontinued at 40 ranks.)

Xiaomei Actions
- Nudge Xiaomei to rescue as many as she can, and set up a fortified defense.

Xiaomei .. drew the lightsaber she always had and activated it, drawing attention to her orange color, as she proceeded to demonstrate why angry Jedi Masters .. or Sith Darths.. generally could be called a one-person army if they specialized in combat applications of the Force.

She calmly strode forward, spinning the lightsaber to deflect blaster bolts back at the Fleshweavers, casually throwing the Fleshweavers back towards the rivers. In some cases, she'd grab their weapons, then send them back at others with excessive force.

It was an awe inspiring.. and worrying sight. Some would consider it excessive, but Xiaomei seemed to be serenely proceeding towards the largest concentration of encircled Padawans, step by step.

She would occasionally throw large bits of demolished building from the attacks to form impromptu barricades for the defense droids to use as firing platforms, as well as taking some from the fleshweavers. The Knights and Masters were able to secure the speeder platform and landing zone with her distraction an aid, and then began to push forward. Xiaomei was concentrating on rescuing the Padawns, and relics, and noticed to her puzzlement, that one was missing.

Much later, she reported back, and got to endure several lectures about her actions before she flatly stated.
"They had no interest in diplomacy, and evil must be opposed. Their intentions were abundantly clear, and while I take no pleasure in killing, and think it wasteful and to be avoided, I will not avoid it when required. It is always best to seek to avoid combat. It is bad to avoid combat to the extent you let others suffer for it."

The Masters eye her. "Where did you get that lightsaber from? It has a very unusual hilt."

"I made it." Xiaomei says. "I admit it's an unusual color."

"It is often those tempted by the Dark Side of the Force." Master Kaeden says. Xiaomei had rather expected to have to defend this..

"Orange means more that one is caught between both sides of the force." Xiaomei says. "There have been some Masters on the Council with orange blades. For that matter, Purple, sometimes associated with dark side users, is balance. The only color universally Sith is Red - due to the artificial crystals, or the Sith ritual -, and not Sith, is white - due to the purification needed to make a white kyber crystal. Blue and Green are simply predictable and culturally significant colors. It's like the Jedi Order's dress code, which came into existence roughly 3100 years ago as a result of the Second Great Schism - it was meant to reinforce the monastic and spiritual meanings of being a Jedi. All of it is cultural but not a requirement to pursue Balance or Light, in the Force."

The Grandmaster, Satele Shan, leaned forward. "That is a very cognizant overview.. and one I would expect from a Master in the Archives. I see you spend your time cleaning in there learning, as well."

Xiaomei nods. "I strive to improve myself, which cannot be just with a blade."

At that moment, Syo began to act.. and with an attempt at a Force Choke that Xiaomei very rudely interrupted by reshaping her lightsaber into a chakram. The Masters were -

"I am the First Son of the Emp-" Xiaomei stares.

"No, you're an implanted personality in Master Bakarn, aren't you?" Master Kaedan says. "Master Bakarn can still be returned to us."

"No, it is too-" Xiaomei attempts to concentrate, seeing if she can do anything.

[Concentration check: 1d100+44 vs DC 140 => 77; Failure]

Of course, she could not. This seemed too much for her.. but the Council was certainly able to act. Xiaomei tried to Force Cure anyway.

[Force Cure: Overburn. Attempting to cure => 1d100+55 vs DC 100 (-60 for acting in concert with Jedi Masters) => 105; Success; (Good Roll used); Xiaomei is now exhausted; -10 to all rolls for rest of week.]

The Jedi? turns to face her, but Xiaomei subtly boosted the Jedi Council's actions, allowing them to drive off the second spirit...only for Xiaomei to get thrown against the wall and knocked out, exhausted. Master Bakarn also collapsed to the ground after being cured.

(XP +1000)

At this time, Xiaomei received a portion of the divine power from the dead agents.. including the ability to teach any technique she knew. It burnt off some of the dark aura from her, and she was able to recover the next day.

The next day, her Master came to check on her in the infirmary. "You did well, Padawan. I have an idea as to the fourth holocron you weren't able to recover.."

(Respect +60 Jedi Order for recusing padawns, for trying to help heal Master Bakarn.)

(Xiaomei gains the art: Instructor; +1 divine essence)

As she sat there, meditating to recover her center, she felt a rainbow rose land in her hand, and the familiar scent of her wife's shampoo filled her nose, causing her to open her eyes in surprise, feeling a phantom hand on her face. "Stay Strong, Xiaoxiao."

She carefully stored the rose in her astral sea, and got up. She had work to do - to find the fourth holocron, and to check up more thoroughly on the Twi'lek village. She had done a cursory check, and helped repair some of their emergency barricades, but they understood she had to go find missing villagers and padawans - and she had found most of them alive and returned them..

.. but surely they had more needs?

She went on the path to them but was stopped by the sight of a datacron.. meditating at it, she felt her mind getting sharper, and could see in her minds eye the path to a ruined city and beyond it to another datacron.. a machine of some type.. and a beast wrapped in darkness. She noted it in her mind, and put it out.

(+2 INT, subquest: "Find the Ancient Machine.", SWTOR: +1 stat datacron)

That day she was ran ragged finding people, going on a pilgrimage to talk to the Matriarch, and found out that the holocron was likely taken by a Twi'lek Champion..

Spoiler: Active Quests

• Main, Defining: Attain the Dream: Be a Defender: You saw once how the dearth of compassion, and the unwillingness in those in power resulted in the death of an entire world. You swore to strive to never let that happen again. Objectives: Gain Level 10, VIT 20, Resolve Quests Survive the Onslaught, Resolve Quests To Stand Free, ??? Successfully, Defend the Weak. Reward: Epithet, Power, Special Item.
• Main, Defining: Become Who You Were Meant To Be.": You saw a beautiful ten-tailed kitsune in that pool of stars, pretty and strong. You saw your future. Objectives: Gain Level 100, CHA 100. Have Eight Moments of Exceeding Yourself [2/8], ???? , ????. Reward: Epithet, Power.
• Subquest, SWTOR: Study Jedi History - The Je'daii were a monastic order, but the Jedi live out in the world. Why do they wear robes, when most other Force Sensitives don't? Objectives: Study Jedi History; Rewards: More liberal dress code, +920 XP, +5 Craft(Clothing), +5 Craft(Armor), +10 Repair(Clothing), +10 Repair(Armor)
• Subquest, SWTOR: Find the Ancient Machine - Why did this datacron have the image of an ancient machine? Objectives: Find the Machine. Rewards: 1000 XP, Instructional Holocron for any Knowledge based skill.

Relations with Kerian Pantheon: Very Good
Relations with The Force: Yes.

AP: 26 (4 AP added this world) (18 completed quests)
RP: 274 (33 RP added this world) (Regen: 198 RP)

Tree of the Heavens Health: 62.78% [Penalties: Some Pantheons unable to intervene locally; Celestial Operatives Have Limited Oversight; Heavenly Resources Constrained; Celestial Bureaucracy Internal Affairs Bureau: Limited Efficient] (6/10 Times) [Next Tier at 70%]
Incarnation Investigation: 1 Success; 1 Heat Meter

Enemy: Hong Meiling; Rep: Takeda Dachika [Goddess of War and Slaughter]
Enemy Can Attempt to Interrupt: 2 Actions.
Enemy Sight: Extremely Poor (80% miss chance)
Enemy Rolls Bonus: -40 (+15 Them - 45 You -10 Xiaomei's Level)
Intrique Bonus: +45
Sight: Mystical (Gain more information, including the current of Fate, negate any attempt to obscure your sight)
Labyrinth of Regret: Completely Repaired [On Death, Xiaomei can live with a 75 instead of a DC 90. Enemy can no longer attempt to interrupt levelups. Xiaomei adds her level to your rolls to oppose the enemy.]

Ci Xiaomei (Xi'kahi) Awareness/Defiance: 32/300; 9 (Low)
Ci Xiaomei Level: 10 XP: 1200/18500
Event Notes: Certain Events in the Next World Locked; Dao of Luck ??? Event Unlocked

-[] Generic
--[] Ask for help from Kerian Pantheon. (1 turns until usability) (Gain a +20 to a single roll.)
--[] Spend X points of AP to get more random encounters for Xiaomei. (1 AP = 2 encounters)
--[] Give Xiaomei pseudo-Cyberpunk cyberenhancements. (4 AP, Gives Xiaomei "notes" which display quests, allow her a limited view of info sheets. Not setting dependent)
--[] Spend 5 RP per "suggestion" to have Xiaomei replace one of her training times with another skill or spell she knows to train it. (Limit: 9 suggestions per turn)

-[] Conversion Actions
--[] Burn 2 AP for -10 Defiance (Can take as many times as you want.) (Cost goes up every fifth time) (Times Taken: 2)
--[] Burn 2 AP for -5 Awareness (Can take as many times as you want.) (Cost goes up every fifth time)
--[] Spend resources to enhance your AP (Improve your magical options) (Gain +1 AP per 35 RP spent.) (Cost increases every +2 AP by +20 RP per AP) (AP is for this world, see transmigration mechanics.) (Taken three times)
--[] Improve RP Pool (1 AP for +10 RP. Cost triples every 3 AP spent. RP cost increase is for this world, see transmigration mechanics.) (2 AP spent)

-[] Divine Intervention Pool
---[] Change the history of an organization (Base Cost: 2 AP. Please explain the change, and why.)
---[] Set an encounter for Xiaomei to change the fate of someone. (Explain why, and who. Base Cost:2 AP. Note if this is something impossible it'll convert to a quest. Note that she cannot see Quests. Spending more AP will make it easier on Xiaomei.)
--[] Get Xiaomei a fortunate encounter (2 AP. Spend +2 AP to make it more fortunate.)
--[] Burn AP to reveal a hint about an ongoing quest. (1 AP for subquests, 2 AP for Main quests.)
--[] Send a Omen to the World. (6 AP. ??? Effects, mostly beneficial to Xiaomei.)
--[] Set One Good Roll to .. (30/1 AP, 50/2 AP, 70/3 AP) (This gives you and Xiaomei each one good roll.)
--[] Ensure a fateful meeting is positive for character. (+4 AP) (Action taken 6 times)
--[] Change the Fate of a Character. Note that more blatant displays of divine power will increase Awareness and possibly Defiance. (2 AP)
--[] Cause a sidequest to appear for Xiaomei. (2AP, spend additional AP to make it easier or increase effects.) (Write in quest in *detail.* Note better rewards might make the quest very annoying if you do not also spend more AP, and Xiaomei cannot see the quest details yet.) (Note that if you want it to increase a stat, or unlock stat training, start at 5 AP)


-[] Celestial Intrigue Actions
--[] Covertly Repair the Tree of the Heavens (3 AP): This action is repeatable up to Xiaomei's level. (Current Times: 6/10), and can be repaired by approximately 5.45%.[QM Note: Do not take this more than once a turn unless you want negative consequences. Amount repairable is tied to Xiaomei. Also note the slowdown means the Tree will slowly take more damage.] [At 40%, Enemy loses one action permanently][At 50%, some of your divine powers are more potent.]
--[] Xiaomei has inherited the soul of someone who was once a god, and this must meant she was one of the dead gods. That'll take some time but maybe it'll identify the enemy some. (1 AP 5 RP per turn, 7 turns remaining)
--[] Incarnation seems risky, but yet the enemy persisted? (3 AP per turn, increased risk.) [Taken 2 Times]
--[] Improve trickle of resources. (50 RP 4 AP) (Gain +10 RP)

--[] Celestial Bureaucracy Anti-Corruption Actions (9/?? Completed)
---[] Clean the Faction Meeting Spaces (4 AP 30 RP) (Divine Effect)
---[] (Unlocked) "Rebuild the Hall of Histories." (5 AP 80 RP) (10 turns) [Must be Taken Consecutively]
---[] (Unlocked) Improve and Restore the Chapel of the Void (4 AP 40 RP)[Leads to ??? Event]
---[] (Unlocked) What were the operatives *doing*? (2 AP 15 RP)
---[] Get Books Returned To The Library (10 AP) (Low Risk of Retaliation)
---[] Make a motion in the Bureaucracy's Committee's to Investigate Possible Infilitration (10 AP) (??? effects)
---[] Further Actions Locked.

--[] Setting Actions:
---[] Alderaan: Establish a splinter cell of Jedi (3 AP 20 RP)
---[] Tatooine: Find the Artifact to Reverse the Devastation (adds subquest to Xiaomei) (2 AP)
---[] Tatooine: Add in a quest to chase off the Empire. (4 AP)
---[] Tython: The Forge can upgrade artifacts. (2 AP)
---[] Tython: Find the ancient Je'daii Pilgrimage Route. (Note: this will alter the fate of Kaleth) (4 AP)
---[] Create a planet for Xiaomei to explore. (5 AP 40 RP)
---[] ????? (Unlocks on getting personal starship.)
---[] Write In an action to break or resequence canon. (At least 3 AP 5 RP)

--[] Hong Meiling Actions
---[] Gain an idea to her resources. (1 AP 10 RP) [Gain more information on Agent]
---[] Investigate the trail. See if you can cut off some of her resource base. [Reduced Enemy Resources, Goodwill with the Bureaucracy, +trickle of resources] (6 AP)
---[] (Low Risk) Get one of her catspaws removed from their position. [Reduced Enemy Actions] (100 RP, 2 AP)

--[] Spend resources in aiding someone. (Cost: Variable)
---[] [Celestial Bureaucracy] You may be sealed up, but you know the ways of things. Grease palms to get things done. This will primarily have ??? benefits, as you're paying for information or slowing down event chains. (Unlocked by the Intrigue action completing) (Explain the cost and what you're looking for for that cost. Assume you'll need at least 35 RP to get anything useful.)
--[] Spend resources to create very bad luck for someone.. (Write-In, explain. Better explanations decrease cost, may have other benefits.)(Cost: 70 RP)

 

[KNakamura]

voting ends Thursday

 

[Eternal_0bserver]

Okay, I'm not sure what happened, but this seems like a good opportunity to strike without risk of retaliation. It's better to do this now, in case the situation changes.

[X] Plan: Confrontation.
-[X] Generic:
--[X] Ask for help from Kerian Pantheon. (Gain a +20 to a single roll.)
-[X] Celestial Intrigue Actions:
--[X] Covertly Repair the Tree of the Heavens (3 AP): This action is repeatable up to Xiaomei's level. (Current Times: 6/10), and can be repaired by approximately 5.45%.[QM Note: Do not take this more than once a turn unless you want negative consequences. Amount repairable is tied to Xiaomei. Also note the slowdown means the Tree will slowly take more damage.] [At 40%, Enemy loses one action permanently][At 50%, some of your divine powers are more potent.]
--[X] Xiaomei has inherited the soul of someone who was once a god, and this must meant she was one of the dead gods. That'll take some time but maybe it'll identify the enemy some. (1 AP 5 RP per turn, 7 turns remaining)
-[X] Celestial Bureaucracy Anti-Corruption Actions (9/?? Completed)
--[X] Clean the Faction Meeting Spaces (4 AP 30 RP) (Divine Effect)
--[X] (Unlocked) Improve and Restore the Chapel of the Void (4 AP 40 RP)[Leads to ??? Event]
--[X] (Unlocked) What were the operatives *doing*? (2 AP 15 RP)
-[X] Setting Actions:
--[X] Tython: Find the ancient Je'daii Pilgrimage Route. (Note: this will alter the fate of Kaleth) (4 AP)
-[X] Hong Meiling Actions:
--[X] Investigate the trail. See if you can cut off some of her resource base. [Reduced Enemy Resources, Goodwill with the Bureaucracy, +trickle of resources] (6 AP)
--[X] (Low Risk) Get one of her catspaws removed from their position. [Reduced Enemy Actions] (100 RP, 2 AP)
---[X] Ask for help from Kerian Pantheon.

 

[KNakamura]

Basically, clearing the office temporarily lowered all of the retaliation risks until she has time to establish a network again.

 

[KNakamura]

Scheduled vote count started by KNakamura on Feb 13, 2024 at 3:05 AM, finished with 2 posts and 1 votes.

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  [X] Plan: Confrontation.
  -[X] Generic:
  --[X] Ask for help from Kerian Pantheon. (Gain a +20 to a single roll.)
  -[X] Celestial Intrigue Actions:
  --[X] Covertly Repair the Tree of the Heavens (3 AP): This action is repeatable up to Xiaomei's level. (Current Times: 6/10), and can be repaired by approximately 5.45%.[QM Note: Do not take this more than once a turn unless you want negative consequences. Amount repairable is tied to Xiaomei. Also note the slowdown means the Tree will slowly take more damage.] [At 40%, Enemy loses one action permanently][At 50%, some of your divine powers are more potent.]
  --[X] Xiaomei has inherited the soul of someone who was once a god, and this must meant she was one of the dead gods. That'll take some time but maybe it'll identify the enemy some. (1 AP 5 RP per turn, 7 turns remaining)
  -[X] Celestial Bureaucracy Anti-Corruption Actions (9/?? Completed)
  --[X] Clean the Faction Meeting Spaces (4 AP 30 RP) (Divine Effect)
  --[X] (Unlocked) Improve and Restore the Chapel of the Void (4 AP 40 RP)[Leads to ??? Event]
  --[X] (Unlocked) What were the operatives *doing*? (2 AP 15 RP)
  -[X] Setting Actions:
  --[X] Tython: Find the ancient Je'daii Pilgrimage Route. (Note: this will alter the fate of Kaleth) (4 AP)
  -[X] Hong Meiling Actions:
  --[X] Investigate the trail. See if you can cut off some of her resource base. [Reduced Enemy Resources, Goodwill with the Bureaucracy, +trickle of resources] (6 AP)
  --[X] (Low Risk) Get one of her catspaws removed from their position. [Reduced Enemy Actions] (100 RP, 2 AP)
  ---[X] Ask for help from Kerian Pantheon.

  • Eternal_0bserver