[IP] Uncaring Stars Options

[Volker]

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Just in case: Matrix Perception: 16d6t5 3
Perception (thru drone): 14d6t5 4

[Jack_Spade]

Taking a closer look to the supposed lair on the matrix, revealed no special matrix activity. The building above contained office spaces, and so it was no surprise when bnc found over 500 matrix capable devices within 100m of her.

The drone revealed that the basement apparently had only one entrance from the back of the building - and probably one from inside the building. All basement windows were blacked out - likely someone painting over the window panes.

[Volker]

What corp owns the offices? Is the building openly accessible?

[Jack_Spade]

No particular corporation with logos or something like that. You'd have to do a matrix search to find out who exactly owns it beyond some anonymous holding corp.

It's not exactly high security - a single camera over the main entrance and the entry door is secured with a card scanner.

[Gilga]

Anna asks "So are we doing astral recon and taking a risk or are we going in blind and disable whoever is there?"

[Volker]

"I'd love to find out more about the building first, actually. There might be loopholes in their infrastructure or logistics."

bnc does some research on the facilities, especially regarding its owner and, of course, matrix security services.

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Matrix Search: 2#16d6t5 4 4

[Jack_Spade]

Being made up of many individual firms residing there, matrix security looked like a patchwork with lots of different low to midlevel hosts. None of them looked like they belonged to a vampire's hideout.
The only thing her search showed up in regard to the holding was that it apparently was pretty easy to rent space here - nothing more than three rents and an online application was necessary to get a space here. There was no name registered for the basement facilities, but the previous occupant had apparently been a micro brewery with tiled floors and walls, a good ventilation system and several different storage rooms and a very large brewing cauldron that likely was still down there.

[Volker]

"Apparently, it's not that difficult to rent rooms in there. What about we check whether there is an office or anything available? It would give us the possibility to do recon on site without drawing too much attention."

[Gilga]

>> my gut feeling is to just raid the place, and disappear, but I can do subtle.

[Crossbow]

The minotaur shorts and blows then settles back in for more waiting, subtle is no where's near his wheelhouse.

[Volker]

"Like in: attacking a fortified basement we know nothing of except that in there, vampires - possibly even dozens, for all we know and don't know - are lurking, without preparing for traps, weapons, strategies, or anything?"

bnc does a quick check whether offices or any other rooms even are free for rental.

[Thanee]

"Renting a room there seems like a good idea, as we could get inside without raising suspicion and then go on from there."

[Jack_Spade]

A quick search showed that there was both space to rent as well as virtual guided tours available. Seeing it in person required calling the caretaker. A quick lookup showed that he was both available and willing to show potential renters the building.

[Volker]

"Look! The stars are in our favor. There's room to rent, and the caretaker is available. We can rent a room basically right now. Anyone wanna do the talking who doesn't have shadowrunner tattooed on their forehead?"

[Crossbow]

Taurus takes out his comm, sets it to mirror, checks his forehead, shakes his head, "Not it." and settles back in.

[Thanee]

"How are we going to do identification? They will need some, right?"

[Gilga]

"In a shithole like this? a credstick should reduce the number of questions asked...but I got a burner SIN from Abdecker I don't mind littering.."

She sighs "Normally that would be me as I am unaugmented and can hide my talent. In this case, I think I am out of place, so perhaps bnc?"

[Volker]

"I don't see how you would burn your SIN by renting that hole. If we're done here, we won't come back, there ain't gonna be any official recordings. I'd even use my Ruth Axis for that case.

Aaaah ... what do you mean by "bnc". You're not talking me, are you? Sweet charms and stuff? Cybereyes, datajacks. Gal, I'm not even sure my mimics look human. I get odd looks, anyway. I believe Nova's supposed to kinda be a face, isn't she?

On the other hand. It's renting an office. Sure, I'll go."

bnc makes an appointment for in 15 minutes, if possible.

[Jack_Spade]

A quarter of an hour proved to be to sudden for the caretaker, but still, bnc was able to get an appointment in an hour and a half.

The man, a greying mid 50ier with an enormous schnauzer and a potbelly awaited her at the door. After introducing himself as Ignaz Wasik he said:
"We've got two empty spaces at the moment: One on the ground floor and one in the second. Ground floor is a 100sqm, second only 60. All utilities ready to use including bathrooms and a tea kitchen. 9000 a month for ground, 5500 for the one on the second. No parkingspaces included."

[Volker]

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Negotiation: 5d6t5 2
I'm surprised bnc even has the Negotiation skill active ^^

"Nine-thousand nuyen just to rent 100 m²? I understand it's Prague, but still, for nine-thousand you could easily rent space roughly twice as large.What does make this so costly?"

[Jack_Spade]

"I don't make the prices. It's close to the center. Maybe you'd rather look to the south of the city if that's to rich for you.
Most people rent here in only for the short term - start-ups and the like. So instead of the hassle of a deposit and finding a new renter every three to six months, the company just raised the rent.
There are enough people out there who pay that for flexible and no questions asked business addresses. Take it or leave it."
The man replied with a grin.

[Volker]

"I see. Is there a possibility to rent it for only, say, one week?"

[Jack_Spade]

"Sure. Which one do you want? Flat 2500€ then for the ground floor, 2000 for upstairs."
The man replied with a grin.

[Volker]

"I'd be interested in the ground one. Can my assistant and I take a closer look at it?"
bnc tries to smile, but it looks oh so awkward on her.

[Jack_Spade]

"Sure, follow me."
The man took out a keycard and led the two runner through the front door. It was readily apparant that this had been a regular block of flats, before it had been converted into office spaces. The stairs were no frills concrete with no elevator and a decor that showed that this whole place hadn't seen renovation since the early 2030ies. A look down the cellar stairs showed that the heavy fire protection door had been fitted with a very modern looking mag lock, as well as a reinforced frame.

The space the team was about to rent looked reasonably clean and even came with working light panels - even though those also looked to be 30 years or older. From the windows they were able to see the parking lot in the back of the building, as well as the external cellar access.

"Good enough for your scam?"
The man grinned, apparently taking bnc for some kind of con-artist.