In Neptune's Realm - OOC thread, Chatter on the high seas Options

[Penta]

Sure, but you might be waiting for a while. PM me your concepts, anyway.

[Dumori]

FYI Penta my offer to co-GM if needed still stands.

[Xahn Borealis]

In regards to team roles, I've always seen Aquaman as a mix of Sulu, Chekov and Scotty, without the incomprehensible accents that mix would create. Pilot, navigator, mechanic. Also, because of the way I set up his gear, 'ware and skills, he would be good at rescuing someone who fell overboard (rigged SeaDoo, grapple arm, brilliant swimming). In combat, his strategy is 'geek the mage'. Over and over. If there was a mage to be interrogated, he would be all for magical deprivation torture (i.e., forced Essence reduction). If there was anyone else being interrogated, he would ask why he was being consulted over it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Faraday]

If we don't have a spare Gryo mount Sharky has one that it can use. As well my white knight is a 9 RC firing FA. As for ammo AV and EX/Ex-EX would work as a clips normal rounds belt feed for suppressive fire or when just being a HMG is enough.

Do note that even without a gyromount, it can be fired with -9 RC while sitting/prone and -5 RC while standing.

[toturi]

I forgot to pack knock out gas though.

5 Flash, 5 Flashbang, 5 Neurostun and 5 Breathtakers.

Eddie was a bounty hunter, these are just in case the client wants the mark alive ("I want them alive... No disintegrations!")

[toturi]

@ Faraday: You might want to make sure the crew members are all up to date on their shots. Especially the boarding crew. It would be real embarrasing if the crew all fell ill. Might want to think up some bio/chem war countermeasures too.

I had initially wanted Eddie's innoculations to be up to date but decided that it would have been the first thing on his to-do list if this gig hadn't turned up. Maybe the Navy would spring for some healthcare. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Penta]

Actually, toturi? They probably would, but one of you has to ask Roger, who has to ask Walker or Roberts ICly.

[toturi]

Actually, toturi? They probably would, but one of you has to ask Roger, who has to ask Walker or Roberts ICly.

I was thinking this was one of the things that the medical officer might think of, on his own. You know, like your real family doc would ask you whether your shots are up to date or recommend that you get your shots done when you tell him you are going travelling.

[Penta]

As he did. Okay, purpose accomplished.

[Minchandre]

I don't want to put this in the IC thread because it'll require a tiny IC post before my larger one, but Cherry's clothes include her old fatigues, her new uniform, a set of workout clothes, and a Zoe cocktail dress that cost more than some cars. She's just aware enough to shoot Roberts a quick text, outlining the situation and asking for advisement. Maybe their clothing printer can whip up a quick dress uniform, or a simple pants-and-shirt combination in the appropriate level of formality?

[Penta]

Yeah, that works.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Either one, since they can download patterns (But only while the Navy folks are aboard...Due to Insert Technobabble Here).

(This neatly covers up for the fact that the IDF...does not have dress uniforms, strictly speaking. Which I should have realized during my writing of the post.)

[Minchandre]

Yeah, that works.(IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Either one, since they can download patterns (But only while the Navy folks are aboard...Due to Insert Technobabble Here).

(This neatly covers up for the fact that the IDF...does not have dress uniforms, strictly speaking. Which I should have realized during my writing of the post.)

Actually, officers in the IDF are issued dress uniforms when they're abroad and need to wear a dress uniform because everyone around them is. Here's a navy one, courtesy of Wiki...

Crap, I can't find an Army version. Anyway, it's probably more appropriate for her to wear something non-military, anyway, which I'll have Roberts advise her of. She's also theoretically not rubbing in people's faces her affiliation.

[Xahn Borealis]

Wear the dress, it's armoured. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Minchandre]

Fun fact: when searching online for Israeli uniforms, 85% of the results are women.

[toturi]

Fun fact: when searching online for Israeli uniforms, 85% of the results are women.

IRL, never fucking mess with Israeli women. Krav Maga teaches people to kick their attackers in the balls as the first resort.

[Xahn Borealis]

IRL, never fucking mess with Israeli women. Krav Maga teaches people to kick their attackers in the balls as the first resort.

Learned from experience?

[toturi]

Learned from experience?

Of course. 'Cept I wasn't on the receiving end.

[Dumori]

Of course. 'Cept I wasn't on the receiving end.

As any smart person wouldn't.

Now not to spilting the loot.

100% to 75% so far

frist point do we do all over splits from the base 100% or the new 75%

I also say we pay off imediate expenses plus 5-10% to the ship then spilt the remainder evenly.

[Minchandre]

I think the Captain and XO should get extra shares (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grinbig.gif)

Seriously, though, I like Dumori's idea: take the 25% off the top, allocate some amount for large public purchases (10%, maybe?) and then divide the remainder evenly. Maybe the Captain should get 50-100% extra.

Are we still going with the salvage cover?

[Dumori]

I was thinking that the pot could also be lobbied for bigger purchases for PCs. Say a bit more to get that cyber while on shore leave ect.

I was thinking salvage/high cost cargo movement as our main cover.

Then I'll see about rigging up a fall-back last line cover to do with smuggeling. Maybe try and get enough dirt on my contacts' rivals for us to successfully pretend to be part of them. If they say we aren't we play the of course they'd say that card and give them details of their op. The pros a believable cover and could get us off lighter with our "deal" cons might be hard to get and keep such info up-to-date.

[Faraday]

Well, if we're dealing with non UCAS folks, I'd say our last line of cover would be the HMG. >.>
Cover has to be maintained, right?

As for loot sharing, Dumori's plan pretty much sums up my take on things.

[The Goon]

Hey guys here is my character Barnyard.

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Name: Timothy Hazard
Alias: Barnyard
Age: 23
Sex: Male
Metatype: Human
Role: EOD/Combat Diver
Brief Description: Former CAS marine special operator. Specialized in underwater infiltration and demolition.

Attributes:

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Body 3 + 2 for dmg
Agility 4
Reaction 4 (6)
Strength 3
Charisma 2
Intuition 3
Logic 5
Willpower 4
Edge 3
Init Passes 3
Essence 2

Active Skills:

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Athletics (Group) 3
Firearms (Group) 4
Outdoors (Group) 2
Close Combat (Group) 1
First Aid 1
Infiltration 3
Demolition 3
Dodge 3
Throwing Weapons 2
Diving 3

Knowledge Skills:

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Academic-CAS Politics 2
Academic-Chemistry 4
Interest-Alcohol Distillation 2
Interest-Card Games 2
Professional-CAS Military Procedures 1
Professional-IEDs 3
Professional-Welding 2

Languages:

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English (N)

Negative Qualities:

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Mild Addiction-Alcohol
Thrill Seeker
Bad Rep
SINer (Standard)
Records on File

Positive Qualities:

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Guts
Photographic Memory
Toughness

Cyberware/Commlink:

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Commlink-Meta Link R-1 S-2
OS-Vector Xim F-1 S-1

Data Jack
Cybereyes- Rating 3 w/ Smartlink, Low Light & Thermographic
Bone Lacing (Plastic)
Wired Reflexes 2

Gear:

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Aviator Sun Glasses
Tag Eraser
Flash-Bang Grenade x 2
HE Grenade x 2
Thermal Smoke Grenade x 1
Dynamite 1kg
Foam Explosive 1kg
Det Cap x 2
Electrical Exploder x 2
Saftey Fuse 5m
Timer Detonator x 2
Radio Detonator x 2
CS Canister x 2
Pressure Detonator x 2
Pull Detonator x 2
Det Cord 5 m
Commercial Explosive 1kg
Demo Kit
Regular Ammo x 150
Gel Round x 50
Certified Cred Stick
Backpack
Miniwelder
Wire Clippers
Quick-Draw Holster

Weapons:

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Brass Knuckles
Survival Knife
Garrote
Colt Manhunter – Smartgun System/Silencer/Gecko Grip
AK-97 – Extended Drum/Foregrip/Gas Vent 3/Gecko Grip/Smartgun System
Remington 990 – Gas Vent 3/Smartgun System/Gecko Grip

Contacts:

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Kevin Roberts (Fixer) Loy. 2 Con. 4
Red (Johnson) Loy. 1 Con. 4

Background:

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Little Timmy Hazard was born in the same room he was conceived in, on the same farm his father grew up on, on the same land his grandfathers and their fathers lived and died on. Tennessee is in his blood like it is of his five older siblings. Of the six brothers and sister and countless cousins, Tim was the only one who left their little corner of Southern Tennessee. Some in the family think he left because he was just too smart to live on the farm running the family moonshining stills, others think that he was just too young when his mother ran out on the family and never really connected with the others . Although the general consensus is that he just wasn't right in the head and that him leaving was the best thing that ever happened to the Hazards of Southern Tennessee.

Bright but an underachiever in school, Tim had more run-ins with local law enforcement then he had dates with girls in his young life. Arson, petty theft, breaking and entering, and assault charges where all held over his head, but family influences prevented the sheriff from ever doing anything more then locking him up for a day or two. Tim always argued that they were just pranks that got a little out of control, but his reputation soon developed and he was ostracised from the community. After his graduation from high school a meeting was called between Tim, the sheriff, a local judge and two of his uncles. An ultimatum was presented, leave the county or next time you mess up we will not protect you. One of his uncles provided information on various options and in the end Tim choose to join the Marine Corps, rather then risk facing jail time.

In many ways Tim truly found himself in the Corps. For the first time he was challenged and excelled in his work. He was quickly recruited into an EOD/combat diving team where even though he didn't fit the mould exactly, his interests in demolition and analytical skills made him a useful asset. Working around the world in covert operations proving again and again that he was suited to his chosen profession. While never a leader of men he was promoted as his successes in missions continued eventually rising as high as Gunny Sargent.

Unfortunately, those who don't learn from history are destined to repeat it, and for all of Tim's smarts the lesson of how not to be a jackass had been missed. After an incident involving a half gallon of bathtub moonshine, a borrowed APC, and the indecent exposure of two new recruits Timmy was busted back down to Private. While in the field Tim continued to show skill and professionalism, soon after his demotion he was again involved with the military police, after a friendly card game ended in a bar clearing brawl. Tim didn't start the scuffle, and wasn't even a major player in the ensuing chaos, but after his previous disciplinary issues was dishonorably discharged for his part in the fight.

After leaving the Marines, Tim tried to get work contracting for a major corp. but with his record was denied work. Every merc team he was set up with was full of amateurs and had lots of talk but no paying missions. Later he tried his hand at pyrotechnics with another former Marine in Hollywood but that ended poorly leaving an actress with no eyebrows. Hung out to dry, one last buddy who had become a Johnson took pity on him and gave him some running work in Mobile. Again, once given a mission Tim excelled, his good work eventually got him put in contact with a fixer in Miami named Kevin Roberts who has an interesting mission for him.

Not sure when he is joining the crew IC.

This post has been edited by The Goon: Jun 27 2010, 10:28 PM

[Penta]

Goon: In Cape May. He gets recruited at least 7 days before joining the crew - not by Roberts, who can't be in two places at once, but by another Navy guy posing as an independent fixer - and then brought to Cape May for training on land for the days prior to when he's introduced to the crew. I'll email you re the training.

[Xahn Borealis]

Not sure Welding is an active skill by RAW, supposed to be knowledge?

[Dumori]

True active skills are set in stone. Even chemistary is a knowledge skill unless your use an optional rule.