Emerging Conflict OOC & Recruitment, Fast Paced, Rules Light - Single Mission (Recruitment Always Open) Options

[Aria]

I don't suppose there is room for another to join in? The setup looks kind of interesting, and I have an idea for a nice military intelligence type mage to provide intell and support.

Yes, there's always room for more and we could do with a mage! Are you thinking of being the sort who gets stuck in or hangs back in the C&C LAV and waits for the action to unfold? Either would be cool and I'll make an NPC for the other (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

As far as the mission is concerned. I guess I'm a little confused. Are all the targets in the Stillwater Community? Are we there to neutralize the targets or capture them? Or is this going to be a multi-tiered mission, hitting each target in turn?

Ok, I'll try and clear this up...I really wasn't too specific to start with I know. I wanted people to have lots of options to try and attract players but the main focus of the mission is the Stillwater Community. The Secondary targets are just that, secondary (Balefire are located in Renton somewhere and Engles is either Downtown or Bellevue) so people could elect to pursue them or we could send a load of NPCs out there and it will happen as background material to the main game (there are reasons for including them as background rather than ignore them entirely). Given that there as a fair chance of getting injured in these secondary runs it might be better that you skip straight to the main event (trust me, there will be plenty of RP material there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ), but it is your game, in a manner of speaking, and if you've always wanted to be on the other side of an attack on a runner team then I'm happy to play that out!

The main mission is to get inside the Stillwater tower (undetected or not...) and get to their main servers and download the evidence that the UCAS government needs to nuke them back to the stone age. You lot have been chosen (rather than just a team of runners) because the community has a higher than normal ratio of magic users, hackers and baddass cybered monsters (The Transhumanist Way!) to deal with (so I suggest you choose stealth to begin with at least (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) ). Hopefully that makes things a little clearer but yell if you want more specific info...more is coming anyway.

A

[sabs]

What did you think of the various LAV re-mods?
Oh and I wanted to add some a few more drones to the list.
20 Toyota Mk-Centipede Search and Rescue Walker MicroDrones. (which are in the GTS Tower carrier)

[Aria]

What did you think of the various LAV re-mods?
Oh and I wanted to add some a few more drones to the list.
20 Toyota Mk-Centipede Search and Rescue Walker MicroDrones. (which are in the GTS Tower carrier)

I've thought about it and I think that if you wanted to, I'd allow you to have a Skytrain as an equipment delivery vehicle 'stationed' at a distance from the conflict. This could carry your Nimrods, other drones etc and might even be the 'heavy guns' that drops Dozer and a couple of other mil spec hard suited soldiers in to the field. Keeps him away from the mage and would allow the LAV to have some fire power, masking etc...

The Centipedes are fine!

[sabs]

This is what I was thinking for the LAV

MiG-67
Handling +2
Accel 50/200
Speed 800
Pilot 1
Body 18
Armor 10
Sensor 2

Mods
1 Armor: 20
2 Chameleon Coating
1 ECM R8
1 Improved Sensor Array
1 Lock-On Countermeasures
2 Personal Armor 5
1 Rigger Adaptation
3 Signature Masking R3
6 Reinforced Heavy turret w/ remote control S-K Taurus Light Gauss Cannon

The S-K taurus Light Gauss Cannon
Damage 14P AP -8* Mode SS Blast -2/m Ammo50(belt)
* Half all but smart armor and then apply AP.

Sensor Package: Capacity 30, Signal 6
Radar R6 5
6x Camera R6 1(6)
Atmosphere sensor R3 1
Barometric 1
6x Laser Range Finder 1 (6)
Radio Signal Scanner R6 1
6x Directional Microphone 1 (6)
Cyberware Scanner R6 1
3x Laser Microphone R6 1 (3) F, B, U

[Aria]

This is what I was thinking for the LAV

Looks fine to me. The Heimdall drones can be launched from external wing mounts on the LAV with no need for slots!

[Aria]

Mission Briefing continued...

Target Images: Stillwater Community

Target 1 Dr Simon Finney [Dwarf snake shaman, cybertechnologist, community leader, SINer] The driving force behind the Stillwater community. He was a reputed Transhumanist lecturer at Seattle U until he left to persue this ‘experiment.’ [Threat Lvl 2]
Target 2 “Desire” [Human shaman, community leader & head of the Stillwater Circle, SINless?] Less is known about her and her background and no SIN has been found. She is a European, possibly British and is reportedly responsible for the regrowth magics in the area. The Stillwater circle is believed to be a shamanic initiatory group. [Threat Lvl 3]
Target 3 Kate Franklin [Human geneticist, SINer] She followed Dr Finney from Seattle U and is now playing an active part in their transhuman agenda. [Threat Lvl 2]
Target 4 Lucy Holt [Dwarf Transhuman politician, SINer] An active matrix participant in Seattle politics it would be unfortunate if anything visibly happened to her. [Threat Lvl 1 / 5]
Target 5 “Ricardo” [Orc shadowrunner, spy / info gatherer, SINless] Having been employed by a third party he is the source of much of our soft intel on the Community and is believed to still be on site. [Threat Lvl 3]
Target 6 Yoshio Harada [Human cybertechnologist, SINer] Not much is known about him other than he is believed to have come from one of the Japanacorps specialising in cutting edge cyber and matrix research. [Threat Lvl 2]
Target 7 Geoffrey Dreen “Rush”? [Dwarf hacker, possible Technomancer, SINless] On the face of it an uninteresting individual, he is believed to be an active hacker on various pirate VPNs under the handle Rush. [Threat Lvl 4]
Target 8 Nathan King [Human theoretical thaumatergist, SINer] A leading scientific mind in research in to combining technology and magic he does not represent a significant threat, although his creations within the Community might. [Threat Lvl 1]
Target 9 Feral [Human adept, leader of the Wolf Pack, SINless] An enigma, there is little information on him other than wildly improbable tales of his martial prowess. He is the leader of the adept initiatory group, the Wolf Pack. [Threat Lvl 6?]
Target 10 Sasha Wilde [Elf talismonger, SINless] Working in Touristville she has links to the group and is known to deal with them for telisma farmed in the magic rich environment around the Community. [Threat Lvl 2]
Target 11 Monika Novac [Community decker & matrix researcher, SINer] An old school decker who lends her matrix skills to the already considerable matrix presence of the community. [Threat Lvl 4]
Target 12 Andrew Novac “Cypher” [Human adept, SINer] Monika’s son and an adept in the Wolf Pack, his recruitment was what led Monika to the community. [Threat Lvl 5]
Target 13 Justin Akiyama [Human Corp Sec Officer, Ares Arms, St. James Lake, Redmond, SINer] A number of the Stillwater community are employed at the facility and he is thought to supply them with equipment and intelligence. [Threat Lvl 4]
Target 14 Jared Engles [Human pro Technomancer politician, SINer] [Threat Lvl 3]
Target 15 Dinah Lane [Elf courtesan, shadowrunner “Whisp”?, SINer] [Threat Lvl 5]
Target 16-20 Balefire Runner Team [Bale, human combat mage, Mother, orc rigger, Escapade, human infiltrator, Silk, orc infiltrator, Aria, human Technomancer?] [Threat Lvl 9]

This will give you some idea of who you may be up against, at least the significant players.

There are approx. 8 mages/shamans in the Community, 12 adepts and rumours of 5 TMs. There are 40 or so CyWolves who form the security force for the area. Given the nature of the group a large number of the 'civillians' will have cyber modifications and be considered a minor threat to the task force.

[sabs]

Looks fine to me. The Heimdall drones can be launched from external wing mounts on the LAV with no need for slots!

Yeah
Though I have to fill out a giant report if I fire them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Noone likes to spend 3K nuyen per missile (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Doc Chase]

Noone likes to spend 3K nuyen per missile (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Whaaaaaat do you know how much the U.S. pays to launch a plane-mounted missile?

A lot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nuyen.gif) 3,000 is nothing compared to that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

[klinktastic]

I made a slight adjustment, I removed firearms groups 4, added some more cash to get platelet factories and metabolic arrester. I went to automatics 5, then pistols and unarmed with specializations. I dropped the T250 snubbie for an Ares Crusader machine pistol.

[Aria]

@Sabs: Do you intend to pilot the LAV yourself or shall I provide an NPC rigger as a pilot leaving you to concentrate on the small army of drones you have and allowing you to be more 'on site' ? How 'all terrain' is your Terrier, just in case you end up going in with the troops?

Oh, and feel free to stat the Skytrain if you want otherwise I'll give it some generic stats and two belly mounted drone racks for the Nimrods...

I've begun to edit post 2 with the mission rosta and your requisitioned equipment. Deep Watch NPCs to follow shortly...

[sabs]

@Aria: I had nitented to pilot the LAV myself for the most part. But It might well make more sense to have a 'copilot' there to do the driving when I'm otherwise engaged with the drone army of doom.

My terrier is all terrain like a motorcross bike is all terrain. "kinda" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It doesn't have walker mode. It's on large offroad wheels, with decent shock. It's not climbing cliffs or even boulders.

Do you have a link to post 2?

[Branmac]

My apologies for not replying quicker. Been down with the crud for the last few days.

I am thinking a more forwardly oriented mage. Not a combat specialist, we have lots of boom boom available for that, but an information specialist.

Probably a snake shaman, doing the detect and mind probe things, with a little support added on for good measure. Heavy on the spirits for support. I should have the background and stats for you latter today.

[Aria]

Do you have a link to post 2?

If I could get it to work I would...just turn to page 1 of this thread (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

@Branmac, sounds good to me...you can always carry an assualt rifle to 'blend' in with the others and not suffer from 'geek the mage!' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Aria]

Eco Tower: Image

This is one in Singapore but gives you an idea of what I have in mind. The one at Stillwater is considerably smaller (12 or so stories) but it also extends under the lake and has thermal power generators under the water. It is designed to be open to outside air and so from a security perspective it should be a nightmare to defend, with multiple roof terraces and entrances at almost every level. It is reached from the main bank by a single bridge, however, which forms an effective ground level choke point. There is a sprawling low level complex around the bridge where it meets the bank of the lake and then a few individual houses around the perimeter of the lake. Beyond that everything has mostly returned to wilderness, almost in an aggressive way - there is not much left of the road infrastructure that would have existed 40 odd years ago.

Again, let me know if you have any specific questions. If we can produce a broad brush 'plan' then we can hopefully begin the IC thread very soon!

A

[Branmac]

Here is the character sheet for my mage. Amusingly enough, like one of our targets he is a dwarven snake shaman. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[ Spoiler ]

Name: Brian Martin
Handle: Tantilla
Race: Dwarf
Sex: M
Age: 40
Concept: Military Intelligence Mage

Body 4
Agility 2
Reaction 2
Strength 3
Charisma 5
Intuition 3
Logic 4
Willpower 6
Edge 1
Magic 5
Essence 6

Initiative 5/11
Initiative Passes 1

STATS 170
RACE 30
MAGIC 68
ACTIVE SKILLS 112
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS 42/42
POSITIVE 25
NEGATIVE -35
RESCOURCES 20
CONTACTS 10
Total 400


Magician 15
Mentor Spirit 5
Linguist 5


Allergy, Mild – pollution -10
Media Junky, mild -5
Sensative System -15
SINner -5



Influence Group 2
Assencing 2
Perception 2
Automatics 1
Counterspelling 4
Sorcery 4
Binding 5
Summoning 5

English N
Japanese 2
Russian 2
Salish 1
Sioux 2
Spanish 2

Hangouts – Mercenary 1
Politics – Military 2
Politics – UCAS 2
Magic Theory 2
Magic Knowledge 2
Radical Groups 2
Conspiracy Theories 1

Stunbolt
Analyze Truth
Detect Enemies, Extended
Mindprobe
Increase Reflexes
Physical Barrier

Beast Spirit Force 5 Services 2
Air Spirit Force 5 Services 2

Power Focus Force 1
Sustaining Focus – Health Force 2
Sustaining Focus – Detection Force 3

Form-Fitting Body Armor, half suit
Lined Coat
Ceramic Knife
FN5-7C (Chameleon Coating, Gas Vent 2, Silencer, Smart)
Concelable Holster
Spare Clips x4
Regular Ammo, Machine Pistol 100rounds
Thermal Smoke Grenade x5
Contact Lenses (Image Link, Smart Link, Flash Compensation)
Ear buds (Select Sound Filter, Audio Enhancement)
Novatech Airware Comlink
Novatech Navi OS
Analyze 4
Browse 4
Edit 4
Encrypt 4
Middle Lifestyle 1 month
+
Deep Watch Covert Ops Package (0 Ess/7 BP)
Bioware (0 Ess): Bio-tattoo (“Dog tag” with blood type and SIN) [1,500¥]
Gear (7BP / 35,000¥): Clothing (military uniforms) [1,000¥], Chameleon Suit (thermal damping [R:4], chem. seal [R:4]) [11,000¥], Integral helmet (ruthenium coating, image link, thermo, smartlink, integrated Ares Golem Commlink + Iris Orb OS + Sim module + Pro User Suite + ECCM [R:6] + Firewall [R:6], backup micro transceiver [R:3]) [650 + 6,100 + 9,600 + 600¥], Ares Pred 4 [350¥], Ares Alpha (ruthenium coating, air burst grenade link) [3,200¥]

Cash on Hand (4d6 x 100$) 1200$

And a short background

[ Spoiler ]

Brian, or Tantilla as some call him, is a male dwarf. Standard height and weight with dark brown hair pulled back from his forehead and muttonchops. At a glance he looks to be in his mid to late 30s but has obviously spent some time outdoors in the sun. When not on duty he dresses casually but does like the steampunk look. Usually, he is either in fatigues or civilian clothing trying to work contacts for info.
Tantilla has been with the Deep Watch for several years now and is a well known quantity in the teams. He isn't a combat mage roaring in blasting, but he will make sure the squads have the info to do the job right. When it comes time for debriefing or interrogating a suspect or prisoner, that is one of his specialties.
Originally he is from Toronto on the Great Lakes. He has been with several Merc groups over the last 15 years, and as a result has traveled around the world. Most recently, before joining Deep Watch he spent several years in Argentina along the Amazonia border with the 14th Light Stalkers.

[Aria]

@Branmac: Looks good to me...will have to pay attention to that mind probe spell (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) I've added you to the rosta in post 2.

@Everyone: Please check out post 2 when you have a sec as I'm building up the mission rosta and your comments would be welcomed (it's still a work in progress so no massive rush)...

[sabs]

One thing
Daniel should either be a Lt.

OR there should be 2 LT's one in charge of each Commando group.

[Branmac]

Considering the options available for requisition, the only thing I can think of would be time for summoning and some supplies to bind a few more spirits. Barring that. I think I am good. I did pick up a couple of spirits with a couple of services in CharGen, but it never hurts to have more.

[Aria]

One thing
Daniel should either be a Lt.

OR there should be 2 LT's one in charge of each Commando group.

Hmmm, I was thinking more of squad based stuff rather than platoon, but more spec ops than grunts. I assume there are more officer types in the latter? Klink, want to get a rank boost to Lt. ? Can make Branmac leader of the other squad and that covers us I think!

@Branmac, you can summon and bind one mission specific spirit with no drain and no cost...any more will have to be done in the 2-3 hours before the mission starts and drain will count.

[klinktastic]

That's fine by me. I'm the only one with influence group, which includes leadership. But yeah, since we're spec ops, everyone's a professional, probably not much for need for chain of command, but it makes sense.

[sabs]

Spec Ops tend to be Corporals, and various degrees of asskicking Seargents, but usually each squad has a Lt in charge.

A spec Ops Squad will usually be all Non-coms and 1 officer. Usually a Lt. But I guess it could be a captain. But usually Captains have Lt's under them.

Hey (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I have Etiquette.

[Aria]

That's fine by me. I'm the only one with influence group, which includes leadership. But yeah, since we're spec ops, everyone's a professional, probably not much for need for chain of command, but it makes sense.

Godd, you're up!

Spec Ops tend to be Corporals, and various degrees of asskicking Seargents, but usually each squad has a Lt in charge.

A spec Ops Squad will usually be all Non-coms and 1 officer. Usually a Lt. But I guess it could be a captain. But usually Captains have Lt's under them.

Ok, Cpt. in charge (mission is fairly important) with Klink and Branmac as Lts. but as Klink pointed out there shouldn't be much need for a chain of command as you are expected to be more free thinking than your average grunt and certainly more independant!

[sabs]

Yeah the chain of command is probably all the guys in each squad report to the lt's.. the lt's report to Captain Hacker, and the rest of us special people report to Captain Hacker (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

But you know, we have our mission parameters, and our skill sets. We should know what to do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Aria]

Post 2 editted again, possibly for the final time now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Any comments let me know otherwise I think we'll be ready to start the IC thread after the weekend and we can plan 'on the fly' so to speak...

A

[Aria]

Ok, the IC thread is up and running Here so feel free to start posting. There's still time for any planning in the OoC thread but I'd like to get the action moving and maintain momentum.

I'm assuming that the 'forward teams' have been dispatched to deal with Balefire and Engles and that you will all fly out along the Seattle/Salish border - your choice which side of it you stay - and then land sufficient distance away that you can move in undetected on foot and timing it to reach the target some time after dark (9.30ish in August?!?).

Let me know if you've got any questions or comments!

A