Would any of the following Knowledge skills be applicable to the Yosandra query?

Magic Theory and Traditions Hermetic RANK:4
#D=8 : 22425431 n1=1 n6=0 nHit=1

Archaeology (500 BCE to 500 CE) RANK:4
#D=8 : 36421146 n1=2 n6=2 nHit=2

Magic Theory and Traditions Shamanic RANK:4
#D=8 : 35125133 n1=2 n6=0 nHit=2

History (Africa) RANK:3
#D=7 : 5311356 n1=2 n6=1 nHit=3

History (Asia) RANK:3
#D=7 : 4324222 n1=0 n6=0 nHit=0

History (Europe) RANK:3
#D=7 : 6155115 n1=3 n6=1 nHit=4

Literature (Mythology) RANK:3
#D=7 : 2235455 n1=0 n6=0 nHit=3

Edited to add dice rolls, used dice roller because I'm at work.

Or...

Anthropology (4)
Political Geography (2)
Global Corporate Shenanigans (2)
Ancient Navigation Methods (1)
Archaeology (1)

BishopMcQ
Magic Theory and Traditions Shamanic RANK:4
Yosandra is the name of a particularly charismatic leader of a circle of Snake shamans that operate out of Africa and Eastern Europe.

Literature (Mythology) RANK:3
Yosanda is the name of a mouse, in ancient African mythology, that managed to convince a snake that if it were to let itself be eaten, it would grow stronger then by eating her. She is revered in the traditional sense of anthropomorphic hero's that out-witted foes that were bigger or stronger then them.


Sparky
Unfortunately, the information is a little more modern.

Magic Theory and Traditions Shamanic RANK:4
#D=8 : 35664312 n1=1 n6=2 nHit=3

Looking for characteristics of Snake--ie, the flavor text given in the base book etc.

OOC--There were some inferences, ie anyone notable enough to be picked up on Theory and Traditions is a well-known individual within the community whose absence would be felt.

Were we recruiting a knuckle dragger or just moving forward?

Bishop
The knuckle dragger is up to you guys. More specifically, if anyone doesn't want me to recruit another, let me know

Sorry about the typo, Yosandra was actually the mouses name ;P

Charlotte
Dakota is temporarily unavailable. Best information you have is that she went out for some persona business during your weeks off, and hasn't returned. She hasn't been out of contact long enough for "official" concern from upstairs (which is generally a week with field agents)

I'm fine with keeping it invitation only. Does anyone know someone they'd like to include in the thread?

I've got a friend entirely new to SR who flirts with the idea of rolling here at DS. But he's pretty well committed right now... so I think I'd rather someone who's either super keen or already here, or, preferably, both.

Cirio, how tech-savvy is Cirio?

A combat hacker type might be a good addition.

Everyone I know is actually already in the thread at the moment. I say if we don't get someone internally then throw up a thread that spells out our want/need for someone who is going to post at least once a week.

Sparky;

Decently so:

Group: Cracking (Log) RANK 4 3 in group, Cybercombat, Electronic Warfare, Hacking

Group: Electronics (Log) RANK 3 4 in group, Computer, Data Search, Hardware, Software

...a lot of his Knowledge Skills are focused on electronics and software as well.

Edit: I should add that while he has a number of Complex Forms, a dedicated Cracker will be good to have.

DireRadiant has expressed some interest. He's a solid, smart and dependable player. I mentioned that we were looking for a combat specialist to keep the rest of us alive when the bullets start to fly.

Overall I think he'd be a good addition to the team unless someone has a personal objection.

Oh... I've had fun playing with him before. In the 410 Crash ganger game.

I also received a message from Thain, a friend of Sparky's that is apparently also interested. I told him to read over the thread and we'd see about it.

At this point, I'm inclined to add both, due to standard board attrition. I'm assuming we'll probably lose at least one more person at some point.

McQ, can you have DireRadiant send me a PM and I'll tell him basically the same thing, read over the IC and OOC posts and get a good feel for the game.

And that being said, is there anything else I need to provide for you guys to move forward?

I know a couple of people are waiting back on responses from contacts, but timeline-wise that's still a bit in the future. Is there anything you guys are waiting on that I can provide to help move the game forward?

To clarify... I don't actually know Thain, but liked his (his, yes?) posts elsewhere on Dumpshock and suggested he come take a look at some threads and see if he was interested in giving PbP a go. So don't blame me if he's a crackpot. Or do blame me... I dunno.

Anyway, welcome to the game, Thain!

DireRadiant, hope you come play with us too.

I guess these means you're all the new talent?

So are we waiting for Fenris to introduce you all?

Posting IC soon, shouold be able to join the meeting in progress.

My apologies, I realize I sent PM's to both Thain and DireRadiant, but neglected to mention that fact here in the OCC thread

So, welcomes to DireRadiant and Thain, they should both be posting IC any day now

We'll move forward when you guys have had a few minutes to acquaint yourselves.

I'm out of town from today (Tuesday) through Friday. I should have some time in the evenings for posting, but am giving a heads up in case I don't.

Is there any other additional data or information you guys were looking for?

To keep the thread bumping along, I'm inclined at this point to just bump you to a plane flight to Praia and get things moving again. I'll sprinkle in responses from contacts along the way. If Thain posts he'll be dropped in along the way somewhere. Any objections?

Crack the whip and put us on the plane please.

Yes pls we languish but first I want to scan the new arrival.

Perception (the visual look over)
01 03 04 04 04 05 05 06 06 (4 hits)

Cyberware Scanner Rating 6
02 02 03 03 04 05 05 06 06 (4 hits)

MAD Scanner Rating 3
03 03 04 05 06 06 (3 hits)

Radio Signal Scanner Rating 6
01 04 04 04 05 05 05 05 06 (5 hits)

What you really need is an Essence scanner to round it out.

Tommi "Knocker" Gunn has nothing to hide!

Alright, since I haven't heard anyone speaking against it, I'll bump the game forward to the plane. I'll give you guys 48 hours (in real time, so capped at 9am Sat morning) to post a gear requisition list to get additional stuff from the Foundation. I won't guarantee everything you requisition will be provided, the higher the Availability the lower the chance, but if you post an actual reason for needing the particular piece (as in, what the character would tell the company they were using it for) I'll be much more lenient about it.

Apparently Thain has fallen off the map, so onwards and upwards with our new crew

I suppose an A/C unit capable of cooling the entire sub sahara is not within the budget?

What's the plan, and who's the unfortunate team medic?

Knocker's Requests

For Each Team Member
Survival Kit - "Provides security blankets for the eggheads to hold on to when the thieving wogs come in the night"
Survival Knife - "Bound to cut themselves wit it, but it'll give them a night light so they can see the wogs coming to kill them in the middle of the night."
GPS - "So they know exactl where they are when teh wogs come to kill them."
Security Tag - "So we know that we know where we are whe the wogs come to kill us in the night."
Stealth Tag - "So I know where they are when they think they've got away from where I can watch 'em."
Micro transciever - "So I can hear them scream for help after they ignore my advice to stay away from the heathen wogs."

For the Team
2 Satellite Links - "So we can tell eveyrone exactly where we are lost"
Ares Dragon - "Makes a blooody big fan. Keep the eggheads cool in the hot sun. Helps prevent foot blisters."
Ultimax HMG-2 - "Wog prophylactic."


For Knocker
1000 Rounds Regular Ammo - "Won't be enough ammo to buy so we needot carry this in."
200 Rounds Flechette Ammo - "Helps clear the brush so I can see the wogs comin'"
Linguasofts for wherever we are going - "So I ken tell the wogs who's shootin them."
Mapsofts for wherever we are going - "So's I ken find wogs to shoot."
Pilot Exotic Vehicle (Camels/Horse/Donkey) Activesoft - "When the blooody high tech vehicels break down in the sand, we'll need this beasts to pull them oooot."
Armorer Kit - "Sand gets in everywhere."
Automotive Mechanic Kit - "Sand gets in everywhere."

My god! Are we killing everything we meet?

Curses, I missed the requisition window. Knew I should have checked over the weekend.

That's why we load mages--you never run out as long as there are stim patches and drain management.

Cirio--I'd say to throw the list up, the worst Fenris can do is ridicule you for being late and deny your requests.

Cirio I am feeling particularly benevolent this morning, so please feel free to toss up your list, and I'll take a look at it.

DireRadiant All the equipment seems reasonable enough, running under the assumption, of course, that you won't be piloting the Dragon

DireRadiant

Of course it does. I made the comment as a joke, my apologies as it seems to have caused you some stress.

My comment was made in reference to your actual skill level, which is 0, and the Rating of 1 in Pilot Air Skillsofts. It is a fairly expensive piece of equipment, and one assumes that the company would be more comfortable allowing someone with more skill and a few bonuses to pilot unless necessary

I'm sure Cirio or Charlotte can handle it. Cirio would be the better choice.

I figured Knocker would handle parking it every now and then, and mid flight breaks. And those inevitable moments when the pilot gets shot or something.

It probably hasn't been adapted for dwarves... or trolls.

Sorry, saw the post late. We're off to see 300, but I should have time tomorrow, if you are still feeling benevolent. If not, I'm happy with the Dragon...provided we're not facing a hostile LZ, and we have time to kill for transit.

Alright, if the requisition window is still open...:

Vehicles (assuming ample cargo space. Dragon seems large enough):
2x Yamaha Growlers
1x Light Dune Buggy (not in the book)
Fuel

Gear:
3x Tents
Water Purification Pills
Lots of Water.
Rations
Satellite Uplink
Power Generator
Flashlights
Binoculars
Radio Signal Scanner (6)
Camcorder
Digging Tools
Rope
Repair Kit (Aviation)

Happy Monday all!

Just bumping to keep us current.

Just an FYI, I will be out of town starting tomorrow (Tuesday) and will be back the following Sunday. Feel free to NPC me if needed to keep things moving along in the thread. Have a great week!

PS I don't think it will be a problem since Fenris is coming on the trip with me.

Happy Monday alll!! Fenris and I are back from vacaion (was great) so the thread should start movinh again. This is me bumping us to keep us current.

Ah, well now Charlotte can kick KNocker out the door for a nice swim.

LOL!

Hey all!

Anyone still out there? We need to get this thread going again. I know I have been a complete bum about posting so I am going to try to be more regular. Sound off and let's get this baby moving again.

Here!

Still here. Sounded off in the IC as well. Let's see if we can move along a bit.

Here. Will get something on IC soonest.