Fields of Fire (IC), It raises form its ashes. Options

[Muspellsheimr]

"What exactly do you want to know? I was raised in Seattle, & my late childhood made me what I am, far moreso than most. I began my work there, & love what I do. Did a 2-year tour in the Desert Wars a few years ago; they did not like me much there - nearly 50% kill rate when given 'non-lethal' weapons. Accidents happen."

Seraph stops her pouting at Dust & grins at the last. After looking over everyone else, she begins eying the troll and continues.

"As for combat, I prefer stealth & am competent in a variety of ranges. When given the option, I prefer melee. You simply cannot enjoy killing the same way at a distance."

[DWC]

"Desert Wars. I have avoided them like the plague for my whole career. Something never felt proper about making a spectator sporting event out of war. Perhaps it is the purist in me, I prefer the organic conflicts. Resource disputes, coups, revolutions, inter-tribal warfare, that sort of thing. After kicking a hole in the side of an armored personnel carrier and filling the interior with white phosphorous, I like to know that the men inside were there because they were driven by their own convictions, rather than hoping for an endorsement deal."

The troll seems oddly introspective for a moment, then smiles a little bit.

"Probably hypocritcal, given that I am only there for the paycheck, but it all seems so dispassionate. Is my perception of them accurate?"

[Dumori]

"Most "wars" are mock my friend then touched up by agents and the such. However its almost custom for the final round to be life or death but any round can be if both teams agree. I've never taken part but it's some thing to follow on long recon missions or when i want to get away from humanity more the cities than any thing. One thign si that the open round is just not worth the money 1,000,000 its but its the lure of endorsements and the closed league that makes entering ok. I've had a few friends take part in it they found it lacking as with out death hanging over there every move teams played stupidly moves or give 100%"

[Mickle5125]

"Huh... I've never had the chance to get involved in Desert Wars... but the money sounds great! How do you think I'd do, Dust?" Lilith grins before chomping down on a strawberry. "I bet I could be a team on my own..."

[Dumori]

"Its only god for the closed leagues and endorsements. I bet we would make a mighty fine team if we wanted. If you guys want to I could always see bout getting us a place after this mission? Or do you wont more 'real' work? " Dust says while tucking in to a huge joint of beef.

[DWC]

"No one wants to say no to becoming an international trid star, complete with swarms of nubile, adoring, groupies, so I willing to step into the arena, though I am fairly certain that competing would be more of an exercise in restraint than in warfighting."

[JoelHalpern]

"Actually, I am happy to say no to that. Trid stardom is not on my interest list."

[Mickle5125]

"errrm... maybe trid stardom isn't right for me..." Lilith laughs nervously.

[Dumori]

"How come? Plus we have enough flamboyant people here to direct attention away form you. Plus we'll only get major coverage if we want it. Lilith think of the good you would to for having pixies as being able to hold SINs. I know your not the most out going type. Look at me I'm up for it though part of me thinks they will have a hard time filming me and if they can get a shoot the I'm messing up. Trid stardom or not think of the kudos we would have for becomign champs or even close too."

[Mickle5125]

"Weeeellll... I have some friends who would be less than pleased if I became a household name. Let's leave it at that, shall we?" Lilith smiles innocently.

[DWC]

"It would appear that we are out of the Desert Wars business before we even got into it. Probably for the best. I am not a role model."

[Dumori]

"I wouldn't know Lilith could always use a pudendum or just stay hidden/appear only as a matrix avatar I know few riggers have done that in my time. Well we'll see what happens. So guys how will be up for the survival crash course?"
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This will give one in survival with a polar spec. or just a polar spec if all ready trained. Karma debts will be allowed.

[JoelHalpern]

"I think the stuff I have pause Yeah, it covers arctic too."

[ Spoiler ]

Skillsoft for survival, effective 5 (4 + personalized, plus the system has failure karma reroll.

[Mickle5125]

"Hmm... I'm up for the training, although I want to look into training up a couple more outdoorsy skills at the same time... if you plan on having me do much in person scouting, Dusty."

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I'm looking at picking up the outdoors group instead of just survival

[crizh]

It is probably not a good use of my time. I have other preparations that I could be making that will be more cost-effective. How long will this training take?

[DWC]

"I am already quite familiar with the techniques required for survival in any harsh climate encountered on earth. In the past, I have been able to teach the basics of polar survival fairly quickly, usually within the first few days of deployment. I would imagine that Dust has something more thorough in mind, though."

[Muspellsheimr]

"I think I will pass on the training; I don't need it. How long should we expect until we leave?"

[DWC]

"You are going to skip hypothermia treatment class? The trolls smiles. "I would have thought that part would amuse you to no end."

[Dumori]

"Its a mix of talks VR/AR sims and real life situations when we reach the antartic. Lilith I'll teach you the ful suit but all i ask is you are perpered to but more working in than the other guys. DC if you want to help your welcome one-to-one help is better than group"

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The training will be carryed out over the journy there and the first few days on site. If people have surivles this will just train the spec in polar seviral.

[DWC]

"Of course I can provide instruction of cold weather survival. I have been contracted to do exactly that in the past, though it was more frequently desert or wetlands survival than polar, but I have taught that as well."

[Mickle5125]

"You know... If someone wanted to purchase good outdoorsy skillsofts, I could crack them for the group. I just don't have the money for doing that..." Lilith grins sheepishly, then shrugs. "But if nobody wants to do so, I'm willing to put in the work, although a lot of it depends on how much time we have before we have to be active. I do still need to mod my drones for cold-weather operation, don't forget. Speaking of! Dusty, do you need an extra pair of eyes for the negotiations?"

[JoelHalpern]

"I presume that you can't use personalized ones?
Otherwise, as long as I get the original back undamaged I am happy to let you work on mine."

[crizh]

Jean pipes up.

I currently 'ave access to a source of 'igh quality cracked software. I can get you whatever you need at 10% of cost.

[Dumori]

Guys Ive got to get going now to sort out some gifts for you all. This meals all on my tab send me a com-call if you want to atend the meet tomorrow. Lilith If you dont want to show in person ill rig a holoprojector for you avatare to atend if you waan to atend that is. Same aplays to any one who cant make it in preson. After the meet ive got to pick up a few gifts from some firends then well begin packing for our trip.

Lilith a quick question your node got enough free slots to subcribe our teams links? If so this will work out much better. I'm picking up a full tac soft suite plus senseor anyaliying programs if we can run them off you node I wont have to pick up another one.

[DWC]

"I, of course, intend to attend this meeting. If the contracts are in order and the negotiated agreements are satisfactory, then I will pack my snowshoes."

He glances over at the small human with the multiple personalities.

"I will have to decline your offer of unlicensed software. Due to my local authorities' quaint little prejudices, I find myself audited every quarter, so I prefer to ensure that all of my paperwork is completely in order, and all my dealings are legitimate and above board. I accept the risk that my career will come to an end on the field of battle due to a mistake of my own or simply failing to account for superior opposition, but I refuse to see it brought to a close by an extended prison sentence for tax evasion, fraud, or software piracy."