 To Catch a Mockingbird, Operation Dissonant Cadance |
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 Sep 10 2007, 03:46 PM
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Running Target  Group: Members Posts: 1,109 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,729  |
Sorry for the delay, guys. Yes, I was out of town all weekend and didn't even have internet access until I got back in late last night. And of course, like usual, Monday morning work kicked me square in the balls, but I will try to get some decent stuff posted.
I have gotten some gear requests and have posted some replies, so you guys are making progress. Also, I want to post a tidbit about how I'm going to handle your fake identities. I will be posting the basic, public, ID info on this thread, but all of the rest of the details, I'm going to keep off the boards. You, as players, will not know all the details of your fake background, but your characters will know a good bit. And since you have to memorize the data and won't be able to take any of it with you, I'll be using memory checks for you guys to recall bits and pieces of any details that you may need to recall. As soon as I have a chance to finish the idents, I'll throw them up here. Please let me know if you have any questions about this (it's something new I'm trying). |
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Sep 10 2007, 04:01 PM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
My typical commlink is a NeoNET Watchman. :D It is because people don't have the need to wear a timepiece that they can replace it (and all kinds of things like earrings and such) with other assorted electronics. |
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Sep 10 2007, 04:36 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 21-July 07 Member No.: 12,325 |
Ya'll just gave me a neat idea for Ivan.
He carries a pocketwatch! Bwahaha, I have used a quirk and am therefore SUPERIOR roleplayer! BOW TO ME! ;) |
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Sep 10 2007, 05:57 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,109 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,729 |
Okay, general Fake ID info is available. Here is what we have:
Frank Carden (John Mosby) Birthplace: Savannah, GA Former CAS Marine Corps NCO, dishonorably discharged, 2057 Spent 3 years in Ft. Leavenworth, KS, '57-'60 Worked with Triple Canopy (Merc Corp) in the Balkins, '60-'67 Construction site security manager, Beals Construction, '67-present Andrew "Drew" Rabin (Vincent Byrne) Birthplace: Columbia, SC Bachelors in Business Admin from University of South Carolina, 2056 Worked for Milton Staffing '56-'59 HR and Personnel manager, Sinestar Communications, '59-'61 Arrested and imprisoned for embezzlement, '61-'68 Recruiter for Beals Construction, '69-present Dean Keaton (Ivan Beckett) Birthplace: Mobile, AL Assistant dive trainer, Gulf Coast Excursions, 2037-'41 Rig Diver, Lamar Drilling, '41-'51 Imprisoned for negligent manslaughter, '51-'66 Spot welder, Beals Construction, '66-present Neal McCauley (Ashley Fairchild) Birthplace: Carthage, MS Guide, Tupelo Hunting Lodge, 2052-'56 Assistant Manager, McComb Hunting and Outdoor Supply, '56-'59 Imprisoned for Aggravated Battery, '59-'64 Heavy Equipment Operator, Beals Construction, '65-present Alex Conklin (Nick Rozhenko) Birthplace: Tampa, FL Radio Broadcasting Tech, ClearChannel, 2051-'53 Avionics Mechanic Assistant, Tampa Tilt-rotor Tours, '53-'57 Copilot/Nav Officer, Tampa Tilt-rotor Tours, '57-'62 Imprisoned for Aggravated Sexual Battery, '62-'69 Const. Drone operation and maintenance, Beals Construction, '70-present Andrea Matheson (Samantha O'Kerrigan) Birthplace: Knoxville, TN Ski Patrol Medic, Gatlinburg Skiing, 2053-'56 CrashCart emergency responder, '56-'62 Arrested for: Possession of Narcotics w/intent to distribute Felony Larceny (theft of medical equipment/supplies in excess of 100,000 nuyen) Unauthorized use of movable (theft of CrashCart ambulance) Imprisoned for 6 years, '62-'68 Drug Testing/Safety Officer, Beals Construction, '69-present There you go. If you have any questions about these idents, please post them in this thread. |
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Sep 10 2007, 10:38 PM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
I'm good with that. :)
I figure I should point out once again that you still have old versions of my (and Doc's) character sheets posted. If you need another copy of the final draft, just let me know. |
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Sep 10 2007, 10:41 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,109 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,729 |
You all also notice that, as part of the ident info, you'll each be getting some operational funds, with the following breakdown:
Fake ID account balance: 30,000 nuyen Fake ID AzteCard balance: 5,000 nuyen credit (can be used at basically any fast food/grocery store) Certified Credsticks: 15,000 nuyen -x1 5000 nuyen stick -x2 2500 nuyen sticks -x10 500 nuyen sticks CAS Notes ($6 = 1 nuyen): 50,000 nuyen [$300,000 CAS Notes] The AzteCard credits are an inside joke in the CAS Intel community. Supposedly setup by a CAS Intel agent decades ago, the community often assigns credits to agents operating in the field as a way of giving the finger to Aztechnology, and by proxy, Aztlan. |
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Sep 10 2007, 10:50 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,109 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,729 |
BTW, Fortune made a good point to me in a PM. I really need you guys to pay close attention to the time/date stamps I put in my posts. I won't always put them, but when I do, they are pretty important.
Also, there are going to be some time-sensitive events that take place, and you'll need to have a good idea of not only the time, but the day of the week and the month of the year. If you guys are ever lost about any of that info, just ask and I'll be glad to provide it. |
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Sep 10 2007, 11:39 PM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
Ok, this is Ashley's current gear list. Keep in mind that it is still very much a work in progress, and that he (read I) has covered a couple of areas that are not technically his specialty, but he figured since he was there ... :)
[ Spoiler ] Anyone got anything to add? :) |
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Sep 10 2007, 11:44 PM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
I'd have given every item a specific brand name, but that would only serve to confuse things at this point. :D
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Sep 11 2007, 12:42 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,650 Joined: 21-July 07 Member No.: 12,328 |
Woah.. comprehensive! :D
Just throwing some fairly ill considered ideas down: A fistful of warheads and a few unguided rocket launchers is a possible addition. Ideally something older and more.. soviet for that authentic black market look. Drugs.. aside from the obvious stun stuff.. do we want nerve gas or something pretty lethal? |
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Sep 11 2007, 02:30 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
Jus' doin' mah job, sir. ;)
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Sep 11 2007, 04:08 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,109 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,729 |
I'm sure most of you have figured out part of the IC post already, but here's the scoop.
That particular message is a priority one alert from Cmdr. Haney telling you to grab your shit and report immediately to an old abandoned Casino north of Atlanta (Roswell, GA). You all have used that place as a staging area for other operations, and probably would have used it for this one too, but not for another 5 or 6 days. |
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Sep 11 2007, 05:12 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,987 Joined: 1-March 05 From: République Libre du Québec Member No.: 7,129 |
Dean Keaton = One of the guys in The Usual Suspects
Neal McCauley = The "Bad guy" in Heat Alex Conklin = A CIA Agent in Ludlum's book (in the Bourne Trilogy) Andrea Matheson = some unknown Canadian actress Frank Carden = A "famous" engineer in RL Andrew "Drew" Rabin = ..... the only guy who doesn't seem to exist for "real" anywhere else :( |
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Sep 11 2007, 05:17 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,109 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,729 |
Okay...okay...so I'm REALLY horrible at coming up with names, so I often pimp IMDB.
TheOneRonin = BUSTED! :( That's what I get for letting you play a cop.... |
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Sep 11 2007, 05:29 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,987 Joined: 1-March 05 From: République Libre du Québec Member No.: 7,129 |
Well, I'll admit I recognized Dean Keaton and Neal McCauley right off the bat (I'm a big movie buff) so it wasn't THAT hard.
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Sep 11 2007, 07:39 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,109 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,729 |
LOL @ Doc Funk....I love it! Way to take the ball and run with it! ;-)
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Sep 11 2007, 10:05 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 21-July 07 Member No.: 12,325 |
One question about my alternate identity: it doesn't acknowledge that Ivan is awakened, and as he lacks masking due to cost constraints of initiating, how is that going to mesh?
Dice rolls below for summoning a Force 7 Air Spirit [ Spoiler ]
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Sep 11 2007, 10:31 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 12-July 05 From: London, 1870 AD Member No.: 7,495 |
Alright. Checking IMDb gives me 3 hits (and no photos :( ): Andrea 1, apparently only played in "The Wizard of Loneliness" back in 1988, tagline: 'Sometimes needing someone is the bravest thing you can do.', memorable quote from a happy reviewer: "I remember young Lucas Haas and his horror at discovering his beloved pet rabbit has eaten her young...". Andrea 2, only listed for "Recovery Room" from 2000 as 'Nurse' (that's right, not even a name), and obviously no one could be bothered to rate or comment on this movie. Finally Andrea 3, having worked in several TV productions (that I never heard about) as a stand-by art director or art director. :sleepy: Really, man. Nothing wrong with stealing names for RP, but seriously: What's with this remarkably lame choice? What did Sam do to you to deserve that? On the other hand:
"Ya want me ta do what?" "Chill, man. *inhales deeply, speaks with held breath* Got sum serious testin' ta do." *exhales, coughing* "Wanna assist?" *hands one of her 'test subjects' over* :smokin: Regarding equipment (again): I realized that a high rating DNA and nano scanner might be appropriate for the medical officer. Finally, before I write something IC: It seems that the pizza party was a pretty silent one and we all arrived at the next morning now, correct? |
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Sep 11 2007, 11:19 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
Until you get labeled as a serial rapist, you have no room to complain. <angry curmudgeon fist shaking>
Yeah, the pizza party went by a little fast but I'm cool with it. Though I thought we had a week before we were heading out... unless this is something else entirely. |
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Sep 11 2007, 11:43 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,109 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,729 |
7 days prep time was the initial plan. Check the time/date stamps at the beginning of the IC thread, and the stamp on my last IC post.
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Sep 11 2007, 11:45 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890 |
Am I missing something? It's only been about 15 hours between the two. 1325 June 9th vs. 0417 June 10th.
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Sep 12 2007, 12:08 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,650 Joined: 21-July 07 Member No.: 12,328 |
Edit: Owned by spoiler tags.
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Sep 12 2007, 12:13 AM
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Immoral Elf Group: Members Posts: 15,247 Joined: 29-March 02 From: Grimy Pete's Bar & Laundromat Member No.: 2,486 |
That's why I haven't posted yet. I'm confused. |
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Sep 12 2007, 12:19 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,650 Joined: 21-July 07 Member No.: 12,328 |
Sensor List: Two sets up
Casual: For those lazy days on the street, when you are an undercover special forces operative pretending to be a criminal who specalises in high risk activities anyway. [ Spoiler ] Basically ever sensor in the book in two clip on packages. If we are 'going hot' with big guns, or even an SMG under your jacket, there is absolutely no reason in the world not to tag these along. Not meaningfully concealable against a search, but hell neither is an SMG under the coat. Snooping: The rest of the gear and the package Ashley has outlined covers every sensor imaginable except audio - and it covers regular mics, just leaving directional and laser as a personal package. Audio: Traditionally I'd go for a tie pin or clip.. but we are construction workers which mitigates that effectiveness of plan somewhat. So I'd suggest everyone goes for one (or half a dozen!) of the following forms: Sports Team Pin Ear Jewelery, such as a stud, bar, or whatever (A stud might be too small) Ring Each being a micro sensor containing a: Directional Microphone - Rating: - Range: 100m Laser Microphone - Rating: 6 Range: 100m Edit: I noticed that I'd cunning left Mosby's speel regulator off the plain text character sheet but it's on the excel sheet :( |
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Sep 12 2007, 02:15 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,109 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 5,729 |
Sorry about it being confusing.
Basically, at 4:15 am, on the morning after your briefing, you get that emergency commlink message. Something isn't right...you guys were supposed to have 6 more days to plan and execute before going active. It's possible that something has happened to bump up your timeline. It's also possible that the emergency is of some other nature. All you know for sure is that it's for real, and you have to get your asses onsite ASAP. I hope that clears some stuff up. I wasn't trying to silently advance the timeline a whole week. The time/date stamps are accurate. |
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