 Whats in your Bolthole?, The "O Frag Im Boned" Bag |
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 Oct 8 2005, 05:31 PM
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Shadowrun Setting Nerd  Group: Banned Posts: 3,632 Joined: 28-June 05 From: Pissing on pedestrians from my electronic ivory tower. Member No.: 7,473  |
No. If it's C, then you have to beat them all up in melee while skyclad (or maybe in boxers). Then, see A.
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Oct 8 2005, 05:48 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 903 Joined: 7-February 03 Member No.: 4,025 |
(Going back to earlier posts.) Yep, gotta keep that bottle of vodka in the trunk of the car.
CRASH! Me: "You okay buddy?" Him: "Yeah, I think.... just shaken up." Me: "My fault, I guess. No, it's okay, have a seat. My fault. You sure you're okay?" Him: "...." Me: "You look pale. Here, take a swig of this, it'll calm the nerves." Him: (Drinks, pauses,) "Aren't you gonna have some?" Me: "Nope, not 'till after the cops have been here." Well, it might work. |
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Oct 9 2005, 12:08 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 26-July 05 From: Calgary Alberta, CANADA Member No.: 7,519 |
What?
Only one bolt hole? Okay, first off, don't be so predictable. A good operator will tail you for at least three to four weeks to let things settle and you to stop being so spooked. Keep two to three bolt holes and at least one B.o.B. (Bail out Bag). Plus an emergency kit in each of your rides. B.o.B. B.o.B. should be kept light and to the point. If you need B.o.B. your are currently running from your flat after being caught in the shower by a Renraku hit team, who by some miracle cocked it up enough for you to get out of the bloody tub. You should keep B.o.B. someplace where there is high traffic and a low probability of discovery. Contents: -1 x reliable side arm (common calibre easily purchased in the local area). My preference would be for a Sig P226 or a Browning, but hey, old habits die hard. -3 x magazines for said side arm. -1 x concealable holster. -2 x magazine carriers. -1 x sturdy folding knife - wrap the above articles in a heavy plastic garbage bag. -enough ammo to reload the magazines twice. -Reliable torch (Surefire in my books). -3 x change of batteries (be sure to change them out at each check). - :nuyen: 1000.00 in local currency various denominations. - :nuyen: 1000.00 in local denomination certified credstick. -1 x small first aid kit. -1 x "bus ticket" to someplace you have been before (NEVER use this ticket!). -1 x change of clothing. -1 x set of fake I.D. Make sure you check on B.o.B. every few months, check weapons & clean them in a discrete location. Make sure the batteries are exchanged for fresh, use the old ones on a run or during day to day life. Bolt Hole The bolt hole is one of the more vulnerable places as it is static and you can't easily move it. But it should be moved after it has been used or once every six months. No exceptions. A lot of trouble but isn't your life worth it? Keep it looking lived in, visit it at least once a week, in attire that would suggest your career forces you to spend excessive time away from home. That way you can keep the locals placated with the knowledge that you "spend a lot of time abroad, working"... Mind the locals chaps, they have been here a long time, so they know how to live here. -1 full replacement kit for your job as a runner. Yeah, you heard me right. - :nuyen: 10,000.00 in local currency in various denominations. - :nuyen: 10,000.00 in local currency certified credstick. -Keys to a second, reliable, vehicle (nothing flash folks, this isn't a James Bond movie). -1 complete replacement wardrobe. -1 complete set of furniture, appliances and sundry items. -At least two hidden compartments for valuables. I know they'll find it eventually, but it also gives you a bargaining chip... and a second hidden compartment with some firepower, if you manage to get to it you might live... -Extra ammo and replacement supplies for your running kit. -Fake I.D. (remember that second hidden compartment?). -CQB weaponry (a compact combat shotgun or a large calibre SMG) locked and loaded in above mentioned second hidden compartment. Emergency Kit The Emergency Kit in the back of your vehicle should be tailored to fit the compartment. A Rapier cannot hide a Panther Assault Cannon and ten extra mags. Be sure to check the Emergency Kit before and after each run, replace anything you used before you use it again. this one will be a bit vague, as what your respective runners carry will be pretty individual. -1 x primary weapon + loaded magazines. -1 x sidearm + loaded magazines. -1 x replacement suit of armour. -extra ammo and misc. ordinance. -med kit. -extra torch. -extra vision ehancement devices. -extra comm. set. -extra batteries. - :nuyen: 10,000.00 in local currency, various denominations. - :nuyen: 10,000.00 in local currency on a certified credstick. I know, it is pretty expensive, but hey, so is living in these troubled times chum. You wanna beat Ares or Renraku, be sure to not be there when they go to hit you. |
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Oct 9 2005, 01:36 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 458 Joined: 12-April 04 From: Lacey, Washington Member No.: 6,237 |
Consider keeping a Bail Out Bag with a contact or an extra stashed in a locker somewhere. Somewhere that your contact or whatever pays the charges for you every month so that you never go there and leave no paper trail. . . .
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Oct 9 2005, 03:43 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,174 Joined: 13-May 04 From: UCAS Member No.: 6,327 |
A pre-paid (in cash), coffin motel, to store your items?
Yeah, the locker approach is good. maybe in a bus terminal... but maybe a gym, or something else. any suggestions? |
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Oct 9 2005, 03:54 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 77 Joined: 27-September 05 Member No.: 7,782 |
You could always find the Seattle equivalent of this place.
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Oct 9 2005, 04:22 AM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,587 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 7,014 |
Nowadays, you can get flashlights/torches that never need batteries, transforming solar or mechanical power into enough energy to last you for hours. I'd probably use one of those instead of a battery-powered one.
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Oct 9 2005, 04:26 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
didn't the solar powered flashlight used to be a bad school yard joke?
I thought now a ' days they used something similar to what's in light sticks. Shake the flashlight and ta-da, there's light. |
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Oct 9 2005, 04:29 AM
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Shadowrun Setting Nerd Group: Banned Posts: 3,632 Joined: 28-June 05 From: Pissing on pedestrians from my electronic ivory tower. Member No.: 7,473 |
Stealth (Alertness) 5 (7) and Counterintelligence Background knowledge skill (6) are your buddies. |
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Oct 9 2005, 04:32 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 149 Joined: 21-March 05 From: UCAS (if its tuesday) Member No.: 7,200 |
I have two, and as long as you don't mind dim/unreliable light they are alright, one uses a hand crank to turn a dynamo, and the other uses magnetic induction when you shake it, but there seems to be a problem with the storage battery, it doesn't hold charge, and charging the battery is a little hard to explain to some people. of course by 2050 LIon batteries should be cheap so just having a few sets and a charger should be fine. I'd stick with batterys, besides nothing beats a maglight. (and maglights are good for beating)
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Oct 9 2005, 04:33 AM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,587 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 7,014 |
I own a combination solar-powered/mechanical-powered/plug-into-wall-socket flashlight. The solar cells are just for recharging the battery when not in use. The mechanical powered part of this flashlight is a small rotating winch that pops out, and gives about 30 minutes of light for 5 minutes of winching (more recent flashlights have much better power ratios, mostly due to advances in LED flashlight technology). |
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Oct 9 2005, 06:56 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,174 Joined: 13-May 04 From: UCAS Member No.: 6,327 |
Dang it. I keep reading this thread title and I can't help but think of those Capital One commercials... 'What's in your wallet?'
Funny thing is I live in a complex that's within spitting distance of the Capital One headquarters. I keep kidding to my roommate that we should do a 'run' on the place. lol. |
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Oct 9 2005, 10:33 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 470 Joined: 2-January 05 From: Quebec Member No.: 6,924 |
Dressed as vikings of course
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Oct 10 2005, 10:00 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 777 Joined: 18-February 03 Member No.: 4,110 |
I keep reading the title and keep asking myself "What's *up* the bolthole of some posters here?" lol :grinbig: present company excepted of course. |
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Oct 11 2005, 11:00 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 908 Joined: 31-March 05 From: Georgia Member No.: 7,270 |
Are you Markinson?? Note to Self: acquire enough spare cash to stash tens of thousands around the city. Right now all I have in my 'stash is 800 dollars in traveler's checks, and my ID. (unfortunately not fake ) |
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Oct 11 2005, 07:57 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 518 Joined: 24-February 03 From: Tucson Member No.: 4,153 |
Wait, are we talking SR or real life? ;)
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Oct 11 2005, 08:27 PM
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Bushido Cowgirl Group: Members Posts: 5,782 Joined: 8-July 05 From: On the Double K Ranch a half day's ride out of Phlogiston Flats Member No.: 7,490 |
In private life, Leela's more like 2060s Brit Neo Mod, On the concert stage, she's 100% pure Tres Chic European class. Sorry bout the RP, the original set up post was too good to pass up. |
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Oct 11 2005, 08:27 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 908 Joined: 31-March 05 From: Georgia Member No.: 7,270 |
I was mixing the two a little. the thread is for SR.
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Oct 11 2005, 08:32 PM
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Bushido Cowgirl Group: Members Posts: 5,782 Joined: 8-July 05 From: On the Double K Ranch a half day's ride out of Phlogiston Flats Member No.: 7,490 |
I was kinda more partial to the Mongol horde myself... |
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Oct 12 2005, 01:10 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 777 Joined: 18-February 03 Member No.: 4,110 |
People inject it as humor all the time, and there's nothing wrong with it. <3 |
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Oct 12 2005, 03:32 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 140 Joined: 26-July 05 From: Calgary Alberta, CANADA Member No.: 7,519 |
:D Real life, of course! Seriously, I like to play my games with guns with as much verisimilitude as possible (Magic aside in this example). Makes for some real fun games if you know how. |
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Oct 12 2005, 03:37 AM
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Resident Legionnaire Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,136 Joined: 8-August 04 From: Usually Work Member No.: 6,550 |
Man, I had to hit dictionary.com for that one :? |
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Oct 12 2005, 05:41 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,512 Joined: 16-August 03 From: Northampton Member No.: 5,499 |
preety certqin that would do just the opposite..
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Oct 12 2005, 05:47 AM
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Midnight Toker Group: Members Posts: 7,686 Joined: 4-July 04 From: Zombie Drop Bear Santa's Workshop Member No.: 6,456 |
Yeah, wards would certanly stick out. Potted plants, on the other hand, are perfect for discouraging astral examination. I suspect that shadownurseries are a boming busines, with shadowrunners buying dozens of plants to put in their boltholes and fertilizer and automatic watering systems to keep them alive. |
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Oct 12 2005, 09:56 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 10-July 05 Member No.: 7,492 |
Don't bother, you wouldn't find anything of value. Payments are sent to LA, California, Dallas, TX, or Charlotte, NC, so you won't find checks or money orders there. general corespondence is sent to Salt Lake City, UT, so you won't even pick up much in the way of credit card numbers. All you'll find in Richmond, Virginia (well, Glen Allen, anyway) is the legal department and a part of the tech department. Sorry to burst your bubble. |
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