Handing over a Toxic Shaman to the Draco Foundation, How would you suggest I allow my PC's to do so? Options Track this topic Email this topic Print this topic Download this topic Subscribe to this forum Display Modes Outline Switch to: Standard Switch to: Linear+

[Mystweaver]

So my PC's are about to take on 4 Toxic Shamans courtesy of the Redneck adventures.

I figured if they are smart enough - or if I give them a hint; they might just hand one or all of them to the Draco foundation for mega muulah!

Two of the PC are SINners so at least they are on the grid in some shape or form.

Other than the problem of keeping the shaman sedated and getting said body across the border from the NAN back to Seattle (its more of a Redskin adventure); what would you recommend the concequences of getting paid Xmillion nuyen?

My thoughts are simply that the characters receiving the dosh would be flagged if not just by the Draco foundation but by others on a watch list of some sort.

But also, what questions do you think the Draco foundation would ask other than the obvious "Where did you find him, what was he up to and why were you there to stop him" kind questions?

Would there be any factors that you could think to reduce the award (no bounty hunter licence or some such (though I don't think the Draco foundation actually requires this)).

[SpellBinder]

There's also "Petty Cash" and certified Ebony Credsticks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Just like the AAA's and other 'corporations,' I'm sure the DF also does regular business with the shadowy types. Really seems to be more of how much of a hassle does the GM want turning over the bounty to be.

And IIRC there's a reference somewhere where the DF only has its doors open on the second Wednesday of the month, though that I could be wrong.

[Cain]

There's also "Petty Cash" and certified Ebony Credsticks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Just like the AAA's and other 'corporations,' I'm sure the DF also does regular business with the shadowy types. Really seems to be more of how much of a hassle does the GM want turning over the bounty to be.

Well, of course the Draco Foundation could work that way. However, the OP wanted complications, and said that some of the team had real SINs. Plus the fact that t he Draco Foundation has a lot of government ties, so if they paid the bounty, the UCAS government would probably know. Probably not care too much, but they'd know.

So, if he wanted to add a few twists: first, unless the team kept things absolutely secret, there's a chance that some other team might have heard about them capturing a toxic shaman, and try to steal their payoff. Once they do get paid, he can say they paid legitimately, and therefore they have to worry about the IRS. If they're into realism, he can make them lose money on tax dodges and offshore accounts-- this works if the GM feels like a million is too much, and can bleed off some of the excess that way.

Personally? I don't think it'll be necessary, in SR5 a million split among a team really won't go that far. You might be able to get some nifty toys, which is really good for the mundanes, but it's not "frag you money": the amount required to tell everyone "frag you" and retire in luxury.

And IIRC there's a reference somewhere where the DF only has its doors open on the second Wednesday of the month, though that I could be wrong.

Um, no. It's basically the size of a megacorp,. and no mega would only do business once a month.

There was a reference in the will that something or other would only happen once, on a Wednesday. I'd have to look it up. That's for a bequest, though: regular business would go on as usual.

Edit again: I took a quick peek, there's a special bequest that if someone has a particular SIN, they can show up on any Wednesday between a certain time, and get a wish. I don't know if it was ever claimed, and they only had a year to do it in.
Edit: forgot about the list. The Draco Foundation list is just a rumor, and there's no official statement one way or another; that addition was written by a fan. That said, the foundation might maintain a list of known toxics, and shares it with others. Still, it wouldn't be an exclusive hit list. Someone mentioned the FBI 10 most wanted list; while it could work like that, that doesn't mean there aren't others the FBI wants; if you turn in someone not on the top 10 list, they'll still accept them.

So, if there is a list, and if you capture a toxic that isn't on the list, the Foundation will still take him and pay you the reward. They might need to take some extra time to verify you brought them a toxic, but that's no big deal.