Thanee, gilga, do you want us to wait for your response?

Sorry, got quite a lot going on at the moment. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Bye
Thanee

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No need to apologize. I was just asking to know what you'd prefer.

As soon as you are ready, give me the word and I'll advance the story - you currently hold all the cards.
But since it's been a while, here are your options:

- Rent the office, wait for an opportune moment and start with the breaking and entering - either through one of the doors, or by using a monofilament saw to go through the floor into the basement
- Coordinate with your contact with the hunters
- Start off with a spirit attack to break the ward
- Try to get some more infusions from the Rabbi

I think it is a good idea to rent the office.

We should also check back with the hunters, that won't hurt.

As for breaking wards and more stuff, what we need most, I believe, is a way to prevent them from just fleeing. That "new ventilation" that was installed by them certainly screams "escape tunnel" to me.

Bye
Thanee

Do the thing.

jupp, totally so.

I haven't used magic rules in ages. Is Anna capable of creating a powerful ward when we rent the office? One that prevents them from fleeing?

In principle yes, in practice not this adventure.

Rolling security procedures

Security Procedures: 5d6t5 2

What does that get me? I am thinking that the idea of coming in through the ceiling is a good one. Not that it would help against magical defenses, but any physical ones would be bypassed

You have a good idea where to cut through the ceiling for optimal surprise.

How long would it take and how loud would it be to cut through with a monofilament saw?

Also, what exactly would we have to roll to remove the mantle that prevents bnc from hacking the door?

A mono saw does 16P AP-6 damage to structures. You are dealing with heavy structural material (Structure 12 Armor 20) Buying hits means it resists with 6 hits vs. 16 damage
So two complex actions to cut a 1m² hole.

Likewise if you want to remove the cover - cut it off with a micro welder at 25P within one complex action.

No rolls necessary.

That is certainly quick enough. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Bye
Thanee

Can bnc easily get a hand on a monofilament chainsaw?

Would it be difficult to bring her rotodrone here in time? It's still in Upper Austria, close to the border. It shouldn't be a problem distance-wise, but I don't know whether the Bohemian forests are being patrolled a lot.

Monosaw is no problem - it's legal to buy at Availability 8 500¥

The drone might have some trouble if there is a high wind, so it would come down to pilot test.

Somebody with CHA beyond 2 able to crack the AVA for me, please? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Pilot test I can do. Any modifiers?
If not, with a control rig and a DP of 13, can I buy hits?

If you pilot yourself instead of letting the drone fly by itself, yes, no problem.

little else I've got to do, and we can use the additional firepower

I assume that the drone would have sensors. So, as long as the air is steady and calm, I'd have it autopilot it's way through the Bohemian sky, and in case of turbulences, I'd take over.

Looks like Anna does not have Negotiation, so Nova can give it a shot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Negotiation 4 + Charisma 5 + First Impression 2 (4 hits) vs Availability 8 (4 hits)

It's a tie. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

So, it takes a little longer to get it, I think, but should be fine.

Bye
Thanee

You can just pay double for 4 dice more. That will ensure you get the saw within 12 hours.

Well, it isn't that expensive, so why not. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

So, it would be 1,000¥ (or 250¥ each).

Bye
Thanee

Anna can help with improved charisma: she has 6+7+2 specialty +2 mentor +6 power focus =25 dice and can likely buy 4 hits even on Nova's low essence.

Improve charisma dice: 4d6t5 1

drain: 11d6t5 2

She can also help with the process. defaulting
negotiation(default): 5d6t5 2
negotiation(default): 2d6t5 2 2 hits out of 2 dice so a total of 7 successes.

Sweet! In that case, we are probably fine without the extra cash (i.e. 125¥ each).

Bye
Thanee

Thanks, girls (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I'll pay the 500 and then keep the saw. No need to split up every bullet we shoot and then fight over who gets to keep the stuff. The chainsaw is mine, my own, my precious!

@gilga
the preparation is a mana static spell to create an artificial background count. Dual Natured critters receive a debuff on practically everything they do - but Anna will obviously suffer with her spells as well.