Into the Chaos (OOC) Options

[Mulcarn]

Area Knowledge: Seattle: 9d6t5 5

I take it Sovereign knows everything you just mentioned about them.

To this date my Orokos rolls are always all over the place. I either get really good rolls or really bad rolls. Averages mean nothing to this character.

[Kuirem]

Finally I'm here, ready for duty! Damn incompatible email address (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sarcastic.gif)

Here is the character sheet:

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== Info ==
Name: Antonio Ivarsson Alias: Wheely
Human, Male Movement: 6/12, 2m/ hit, Swim: 4, 1m/ hit
1m72, 75 Composure: 7
Street Cred: 2 Judge Intentions: 6
Notoriety: 0 Lift/Carry: 5 (30 kg/20 kg)
Public Awareness: 0 Memory: 13
Karma: 23 Nuyen: 570
Age: 19 Skin: White
Eyes: Blue Hair: Brown

== Priorities ==
Metatype: E,0
Attributes: C,2
Special: E,0
Skills: A,4
Resources: A,4
Bonus Skill: Aeronautics Mechanic
Bonus Skill: Alchemy

== Attributes ==
BOD: 3 CHA: 2
AGI: 2 (3) INT: 4
REA: 3 LOG: 6 ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
STR: 1 (2) WIL: 5
EDG: 3

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence: 1,70 Initiative: 7 + 1d6
Physical Damage Track: 10 Rigger Init: 7 + 1d6
Stun Damage Track: 11 Astral Init:
Physical: 4 Matrix AR Init: 7 + 1d6
Mental: 9 Matrix VR Cold Init: 4 + DP + 3d6
Medkit [+3] (Only for First Aid and Medicine)
Social: 4 Matrix VR Hot Init: 4 + DP + 4d6
Astral: 9

== Active Skills ==
Automotive Mechanic (Wheeled) Base: 5 + Karma: 0 = 5 Pool: 13 (15)
Computer Base: 5 + Karma: 0 = 5 Pool: 13
Disguise Base: 0 + Karma: 1 = 1 Pool: 5
Electronic Warfare Base: 5 + Karma: 0 = 5 Pool: 13
Etiquette (Corporate) Base: 3 + Karma: 0 = 3 Pool: 5 (7)
Gunnery (Ballistic) Base: 5 + Karma: 0 = 5 Pool: 8 (10)
Hacking (Devices) Base: 6 + Karma: 0 = 6 Pool: 14 (16)
Hardware Base: 5 + Karma: 0 = 5 Pool: 13
Navigation Base: 5 + Karma: 0 = 5 Pool: 9
Pilot Ground Craft (Wheeled) Base: 6 + Karma: 0 = 6 Pool: 9 (11)
Pilot Watercraft Base: 0 + Karma: 1 = 1 Pool: 4
Pistols (Semi-Automatics) Base: 4 + Karma: 0 = 4 Pool: 7 (9)
Sneaking (Urban) Base: 5 + Karma: 0 = 5 Pool: 8 (10)
Software Base: 5 + Karma: 0 = 5 Pool: 13
Survival Base: 5 + Karma: 0 = 5 Pool: 10
Tracking Base: 5 + Karma: 0 = 5 Pool: 9

== Knowledge Skills ==
Area Knowledge: Seattle Base: 3 + Karma: 0 = 3 Pool: 7
Engineering (Mechanical) Base: 2 + Karma: 0 = 2 Pool: 10 (12)
English N
History (UCAS) Base: 1 + Karma: 0 = 1 Pool: 9 (11)
Matrix Design Base: 2 + Karma: 0 = 2 Pool: 10
Matrix Games (Dawn of Atlantis III) Base: 1 + Karma: 0 = 1 Pool: 5 (7)
Swedish Base: 3 + Karma: 0 = 3 Pool: 7
Trid Shows (Drone Slam) Base: 4 + Karma: 0 = 4 Pool: 8 (10)

== Contacts ==
Dwight (Fixer) (CON: 2, LOY: 1)
Von K. Lovell (Mechanic) (CON: 1, LOY: 3)

== Qualities ==
Addiction (Mild) (Novacoke)
Codeslinger (Hack on the Fly)
Dealer Connection (Groundcraft)
Dependent (Inconvenience)
Emotional Attachment
Infirm I
Practice, Practice, Practice (Hacking)
SINner (National) (UCAS)
Subtle Pilot (Groundcraft)

== Lifestyles ==
Garage (Low) 2 months
Hyundai Equus (Low) 2 months

== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Cerebral Booster Rating 2
Control Rig Rating 2
Cyberears Rating 1
+Sound Link
+Antennae
+Antennae
+Damper
+Antennae
Cybereyes Basic System Rating 1
+Image Link
+Smartlink
+Flare Compensation
Muscle Replacement Rating 1

== Armor ==
Armor Clothing 6
+Concealed Pocket
+Faraday Pocket
+Nonconductivity 4
Armor Jacket 12
+Chemical Protection 4
+Fire Resistance 4
+Insulation 4
Helmet 2
+Gas Mask

== Weapons ==
Ares Light Fire 70
+Concealed Quick-Draw Holster
+Silencer, Ares Light Fire 70
+Smartgun System, Internal
Pool: 7 (9) Accuracy: 9 DV: 6P AP: - RC: 2
Monofilament Chainsaw
Pool: 0 Accuracy: 3 DV: 8P AP: -6 RC: 2
Savalette Guardian
+Concealed Quick-Draw Holster
+Smartgun System, Internal
Pool: 7 (9) Accuracy: 7 DV: 8S AP: - RC: 3
Streetline Special
+Concealable Holster
Pool: 7 Accuracy: 4 DV: 6P AP: - RC: 2
Unarmed Attack
Pool: 2 Accuracy: 4 DV: 2S AP: - RC: 2

== Commlink ==
Transys Avalon (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 6, FWL: 6)
+Biometric Reader
+Subvocal Mic
+Trid Projector
+Mapsoft (Seattle)
Vulcan Liegelord (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 5, FWL: 6)
+Add Sleaze Modification
+Increase Sleaze Modification
+Signal Scrub
+Encryption
+Virtual Machine
+Exploit
+Baby Monitor
+Biofeedback Filter
+Fork
+Autosoft (Clearsight) Rating 6
+Wrapper
+Smoke and Mirrors
+Stealth
+Demolition
+Configurator

== Gear ==
Ammo: APDS (Assault Rifles) x180
Ammo: Flechette Rounds (Shotguns) x200
Ammo: Gel Rounds (Assault Rifles) x200
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Assault Rifles) x200
Ammo: Taser Dart (Tasers) x10
Biometric Reader
Certified Credstick, Silver x5
Certified Credstick, Standard x10
Crowbar
Datachip x10
Electronic Parts, Five-Pack x10
Fake SIN (Milo Lindström) Rating 4
+Fake License (Hunting License) Rating 4
+Fake License (Drone License) Rating 4
+Fake License (Drone License) Rating 4
+DocWagon Contract, Basic
Flashlight
Glue Solvent
Glue Sprayer
Long Haul x2
Maglock Rating 2
Medkit Rating 3
Monofilament Chainsaw
Novacoke x6
Restraint, Metal
Restraint, Plastic x10
Slap Patch, Stim Patch Rating 6 x3
Spare Clip (Savalette Guardian) x5
+Ammo: Regular Ammo (Heavy Pistols)
Spare Clip (Savalette Guardian) x4
+Ammo: Gel Rounds (Heavy Pistols)
Spare Clip (Ares Light Fire 70) x2
+Ammo: Regular Ammo (Light Pistols)
Spare Clip (Ares Light Fire 70) x3
+Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Light Pistols)
Spare Clip (Streetline Special)
+Ammo: Regular Ammo (Holdouts)
Standard Tags x10
Stealth Tags x10
Tool Shop (Automotive Mechanic)

== Vehicles ==
Evo Proletarian (Small) ("Aziz")
+Drone Arm
+Autosoft (Automotive Mechanic) Rating 2
+Sensor Array Rating 2
+Camera Rating 2
+Omni-directional Microphone Rating 2
+Tool Kit (Automotive Mechanic)
Ferret RPD-1X (Small) ("Zack")
+Mini Weapon Mount (Drone)
+Flashlight
+Sensor Array Rating 3
GM-Nissan Doberman (Medium) ("Spot")
+Armor (Standard) Rating 2
+Chameleon Coating
+Gecko Tips (Bod 4-6)
+Weapon Mount
+Weapon Mount Flexibility (Turret)
+Weapon Mount Type (Standard)
+Winch (Enhanced)
+Autosoft (AK-97) Rating 3
+Sensor Array Rating 3
+Camera Rating 3 [Thermographic Vision, Vision Magnification]
+Camera Rating 3
+Omni-directional Microphone Rating 3
+Cyberware Scanner Rating 3
+Laser Range Finder Rating 3
+Geiger Counter Rating 3
+Smartsoft Rating 3
Hyundai Equus ("Binky")
+Amenities (Low)
+Anti-Theft System Rating 2
+Armor (Concealed) Rating 3
+Chameleon Coating
+GridLink Override
+Gun Port
+Handling Enhancement Rating 1
+Improved Economy
+Interior Cameras
+Landing Drone Rack (Medium)
+Landing Drone Rack (Mini)
+Life Support Rating 1
+Metahuman Adjustment Rating 1
+Morphing License Plate
+Pilot Enhancement Rating 3
+Rigger Cocoon
+Rigger Interface
+Run-Flat Tires Rating 4
+Searchlight
+Secondary Propulsion (Amphibious, Surface)
+Smuggling Compartment
+Spoof Chips
+Valkyrie Module
+Vehicle Tag Eraser
+Winch (Basic)
+Sensor Array Rating 3
+Camera Rating 3 [Low Light]
+Atmosphere Sensor Rating 3
+Omni-directional Microphone Rating 3
+Camera Rating 3
+Camera Rating 3
+Camera Rating 3
+Motion Sensor Rating 3
+Ultrasound Rating 3
+Tool Kit
Renraku Gerbil (Minidrone) ("Lola")
+Gecko Tips (Bod 1-3)
+Sensor Array Rating 2
+Camera Rating 2 [Thermographic Vision, Vision Magnification]
+MAD Scanner Rating 2
+Directional Microphone Rating 2
+Olfactory Scanner Rating 2
Renraku Jardinero (Small) ("Jean Dupont")
+Chameleon Coating
+Sensor Array Rating 2
+Camera Rating 2
+Omni-directional Microphone Rating 2
+MAD Scanner Rating 2
+Ultrasound Rating 2
+Radio Signal Scanner Rating 2
Sony Goldfish (Microdrone) ("John Johnston")
+Submersible (Drone)
+Personality (Cheerful)
+Sensor Array Rating 2
+Camera Rating 2
+Ultrasound Rating 2

== Karma Expenses ==
17/06/2017 13:42:31 23 Mission Reward. Into the Chaos: Capture the farm

== Nuyen Expenses ==
18/09/2016 14:07:07 570 Starting Nuyen

[Gilga]

In case you are interested about the Alliance, a knowledge check (Seattle?) or a short matrix search will reveal that they are an association of small farms that could not compete with the agricultural giants on their own. Instead of being slowly bought off they decided to establish a small cooperation together which includes the entire supply chain. Each business owner has a voice in this organization and their voting power is related to the amount of taxes they pay. They are mediocrely successful, enough to survive - but profit very little compared to their size. They have recently resisted a hostile takeover by Stuffer Shack.

Their specialty is expensive organic vegetables and luxury items such as meat. They are known for their advanced magical techniques that provide them a competitive edge but also prevents them from growing very large due to the dependence on a limited resource. They have the largest fully automated drone fleet in the city which includes several thousand operational security drones and a larger number of farming drones.

On the political side, they are the loudest lobbyists of the green political party whose agenda is a pollution free city. Conspiracy theorists link them to several radical eco -terrorist groups but there is little hard evidence for that. It could just as well be the propaganda machine of much larger corporations. Their most notable actions include decontaminating large portions of Seattle's diaspora with ritual magic twice a year during equinox days. Although these events practice ritual magic most of the participants are clearly mundane.

Their leader is Rebeca Winter which established the alliance nearly 20 years ago. Her title is the first speaker. She does not hold an official leadership position or even a very large voting power. She is however well connected and the majority of voters often mimic her. Her case is one of the only examples of a person rising from poverty to a position of extensive wealth and power.

Kuirem - here is the information I gave you on the alliance assume that Wheely knows it all.
if you have more specific things you would like to investigate let me know.

[Gilga]

Just heads up that we're having a baby so tomorrow I am not here for an undefined amount of time, but at least few days. Will go back to posting once we're home.

[Imladir]

Well, congratulations then.

[Gilga]

Congrat me, after all goes well but thanks;)

[Mulcarn]

Happy to hear Gilga! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Likewise I've too been away and will get back to IC posting soon.

[Gilga]

Hi Guys,

just for update we have a beautiful baby boy and as I am on maternity leave (yes even the husband can take some time off) there is plenty of time for SR.

So if you are waiting on me for something just shout.

[Jack_Spade]

I think we are waiting for Imladir to act...

[Imladir]

Uh? I was waiting too...

[Kuirem]

@Mercy I think it's worth to point out that Wheely is in the room with Simone since he is helping her with the repair, the downside of having only 2 Charisma is that people tend to forget about you I guess (IMG:style_emoticons/default/embarrassed.gif)

[Jack_Spade]

Stealth Check for Kynos:

Stealth: 12d6t5 4

[Gilga]

Perception for Ben:
Perception (auditory): 13d6t5 5. Ben's kin senses caught Kynos lurking but he did not do anything to indicate that he knows about it.

[Mercy]

@Kuirem I had not forgotten you but I had thought you might still be out foraging for parts.

[Gilga]

Negotiation: 12d6t5 5
so Nyx cannot sweeten the deal...

[Imladir]

I could always use Edge, no? I don't think I used any yet and with 9 as a social limit, I have some room for improvement.

[Gilga]

Yes you can, but we will need to edit if you do. She cannot 'win the negotiations' and just take the contract to her boss. She has to read it and start arguing about things. Like the prices of drones and life insurances that were outsourced to a third firm so the Allaince was trying to get paid double and things like that. Feel free to makeup details to give you an edge in negotiations if you win.

[Imladir]

The "I'll need to consult my employers" was mainly said to give her some time. While she will of course consult, it also allows her to get ideas of what to say/had. Maybe I'll do the Edge part at that point?

[Gilga]

sure go for it.

[Imladir]

Negotiation (Edge): 10d6t5 1
I think the dice don't want me to get a nice result here...

Of course, with Maxwell's "speech", it doesn't really matter anyway. I always thought you had to be manifested to hear anything though.

[Gilga]

Agreed on the speech - I do not know exactly how astral hearing works. I'll let you keep the edge though because Ben does believe that he went the extra mile to start the relationship on positive terms and being insulted/or intimidated I do not see him negotiating a legal agreement. (so if you cannot really succeed no wasted edge).

The way I read the story, you should probably relay the information to your employer that should decide if they take the contract or not. Once you chose to be loyal it is really Valentina's call. Also, while there are aggressive moves that can improve your deal (e.g. a rescue operation if you dare to leave the building under staffed), the Alliance are your buissness partners at the end of the day. So if you muddy the water too much then it will be very difficult for Eggs! to succeed and for you to get decent reward for your mission. (but feel free to act irrational if you feel that these is what your characters would do).

[Mulcarn]

Astral forms have no problem 'seeing' or 'hearing' people on the physical it's more like the opposite really. That's one of the many reasons why they make for such great scouts and spies. And why corporate facilities and other similar sites are warded as a precautionary against such intrusions. Unless a spirit/mage manifests they can't be seen or heard. Which creates a psychic connection for nearby living beings to perceive. Of course this is not to be confused with materialization which is a slightly different matter.

As for the "irrational speech" and why it's because Ben wasn't really budging with Nyx's bartering methods. The next best options are a combination of scare tactics and death threats. And if they continue to refuse then there's always scorched earth or another mutually assured destruction plan. If we can't have or sell the place or even give it to Valentina then what's the point in preserving it? We lose nothing by destroying everything. Valentina loses nothing if we destroy everything. The Alliance on the other hand will lose millions if it all goes up in flames at the end of the day.

[Gilga]

As for the mutually assured destruction - at the end of the day:
They will have to buy more expensive insurance for their equipment and people for the next year. You will damage them but it is only your own assured destruction not theirs. (if you do not legally takeover Eggs! then the entire police force is going to soon be on their side and as formidable as you are... you are several criminals not an army.) You can defeat an elite security unit - but not a city scale police force.
So to be clear, open conflict with a small cooperation does not seems to me as a genuine option for you and I do not think that you can intimidate the Alliance with that. Even if you do claim Eggs! such behavior will cause you to lose it, as no lawyer is going to be able to justify such a crusade so Eggs is liable to all the damage you cause.

Now you can also play the legal game, but note that the theme of this game. Powerful corporations rule and the system is rigged in their favor. So no AAA or AA and so forth but in this world they are richer than you. If you do not take out Eggs! then they are insured against terrorist attacks. Otherwise, they can simply sue Eggs! for all the damages you cause and then when Finnegans cannot pay, just take their buissness as compensation. My point is, Alliance has better lawyers than Valentina's organization which is not far from economic bankruptcy.

It is possible that the Alliance is playing the strong play and provoking notorious runners and then negotiating directly with said runners so that the runners will 'lose it' and go nuclear on them. Such a reaction is unlikely if they invited Valentina to negotiate and this branch starts a series of events that might as well end with a new company in their portfolio. Which also means that they do not suffer the bad publicity of having the Mafia as buissness partners.

Because as long as you 'win' your run, then Alliance can just sue Eggs! for all the massive damages you caused them. When the broke Finnegans cannot pay - the Alliance simply takes Eggs! (which they did not own before).

Just some ideas for the buissness/strategy savvy of you guys. Your characters need some relevant knowledge skills to come up with these thoughts, but I wanted you to have them as ooc to perhaps explain some of the moves you have seen in action.

[Imladir]

Seeing and hearing when manifested, sure, I believe that without trouble. But hearing when you're not? Seems way overpowered to be true.

[Kuirem]

From the CRB :

Things that exist only on the material plane can be seen and heard from the astral, but they are blurred and muted as the emotional context of people and things registers more than physical properties of light and sound

Manifesting is a psychic effect that lets you make yourself visible and audible on the physical plane through an act of will

So sounds are muted, even if you consider that sounds can be heard you could hardly distinguish their meaning considering that even sight is quite limited, you can't even recognize someone face and you need Assensing to be able to recognize an orc from an elf (from my understanding).

Manifesting also doesn't seems to give access to extra senses either just that you can be seen/heard.