Hate to say this, but it doesn't work for me. There are no extensions on the file name. Are you working on a Mac? They don't require extensions, but those of us on the PC side, do. Stupid cross-platform incompatibilities.
Edit: Eureka! If you add ".jpg" to the file name on the PC side they work. These are fantastic, Blitz. After studying them for a while, I'm going to re-edit my post about the interview to match the floorplans. Is there anything else you think should be added to that post?
Full Version: OOC: Crimson Assets
the only important thing is that you were brought up the stairs and asked to wait in the little waiting area outside the elevators while he prepared stuff in the large room. WHen he came out, you asked if you could use the restroom and were led through the data storage room to the bathroom. as you came back, someone was leaving the secured area and you caught a momentary glimpse of the door with the retinal scanner. that's the only feasible way I can imagine.
Question: In order to get to the black door that is where our target is, we have to go through a red door? And you said red door could only be opened from one side, so how exactly do we get into the room with the black door? Or could a decker pop the lock on it and surpress the alarm?
Can someone refresh my memory about the information you received about security? Did you actually get any details about how their security has been set up? Or just the equipment used and the external surveillance?
I'm not positive, but I want to say that it was just a equipment list. Could I make a Security Systems (I have both Systems and Devices) to make an educated guess?
Security Systems: 09 08 04 03 03
Security Systems: 09 08 04 03 03
| QUOTE (Blitz) |
| Can someone refresh my memory about the information you received about security? Did you actually get any details about how their security has been set up? Or just the equipment used and the external surveillance? |
It was just the equipment list. Grey if Wraith can't bypass the alarm then we are looking at a loud extraction on a very close timetable, so were going to need to know soonest.
There's got to be a way that we can supress or bypass that thing. We were required to leave not trace of us being there, but they'll know that someone was in the building because the prototype will be stolen. Therefore, could we cut through the door without actually opening it? Something controlled and not demolitions if we want it to be quiet like. Just brain storming at the moment but if we don't open the door then maybe the alarm won't go off. Perhaps, however, we could still go through the door 
I'm sure the decker could surpress any alarms.
The ROE is that we leave no trace of the uploaded data. We can nuke the building if we want, but they can't know we altered the data in their computer system.
Ok...just a friendly GM reminder...
You mission was to steal the prototype and alter their data. It's ok if they know someone stole the prototype, but no one can know the data has been altered. If I failed to mentioned it in your first meeting, the chip meant for Jack included a compressed file that he's supposed to run on the computer once he's accessed the base files.
The information you have does not give you any hints as to how that door opens, but after a rather impressive knowledge roll on Wraiths part, you think that perhaps there is a control switch located at another location that would remotely unlatch the door. Or perhaps there is a remote control device that would allow someone to open it through some sort of radio frequency. However, the door is likely steel and the one and only shot PD got of the door has it open at an angle that prevents you from seeing it's thickness.
Jack would know that in order to supress any alarms, he'd have to be in control of the buildings security system.
You mission was to steal the prototype and alter their data. It's ok if they know someone stole the prototype, but no one can know the data has been altered. If I failed to mentioned it in your first meeting, the chip meant for Jack included a compressed file that he's supposed to run on the computer once he's accessed the base files.
The information you have does not give you any hints as to how that door opens, but after a rather impressive knowledge roll on Wraiths part, you think that perhaps there is a control switch located at another location that would remotely unlatch the door. Or perhaps there is a remote control device that would allow someone to open it through some sort of radio frequency. However, the door is likely steel and the one and only shot PD got of the door has it open at an angle that prevents you from seeing it's thickness.
Jack would know that in order to supress any alarms, he'd have to be in control of the buildings security system.
| QUOTE (Grey @ Mar 16 2004, 06:08 PM) |
| I'm sure the decker could surpress any alarms. |
Not necessarily on a CCSS or if the alarms aren't on the matrix
Ember doesn't have Acid Stream, does she? Everyone loves the corrosive effects of the Acid Element..... okay, I'll get off that line of thought and keep brainstorming .... what if we don't use the door? Can we go through a wall? Through the rom below or from the room above? Maybe bust through from the room labeled "Lounge" on the 2nd floor's blueprint?
Maybe we could use the bathroom that is next to the salmon colored room off the lounge. Judging from the tenor of Blitz's post:
| QUOTE (Blitz) |
| :: The patrol car's schedule is erratic. You suspect, by the speed in which they pass certain areas, that the variation is due to lack of professionalism. At one point, they even stop in one of the parking lots within your sight and stand outside their vehicle smoking and chatting loudly about the latest Urban Brawl game as well as the "sweet piece of meat" one scored at the bar the night before. They are probably there for at least an hour before one of them mentions they might want to drive around a bit more so they don't get busted for slacking off. :: |
The guards might be mostly male and therefore, less likely to enter a woman's bathroom. Plus, they may not consider the bathrooms with no external walls to be a threat?
If we go along with what Wrait would know, then the controls for the red doors would probably be located in the presidents or the veep's office. The pres has a nice black colored door but the veep's is less secure, therefore, logic would state that it's in the preseident's office. Could also be controlled from the receptionist's desk to turn on and off the alarms on the shipping station -- and maybe more?
Hrm ... I'm low on sleep and spent the last hour or so trying to break the Ultimate Code at the end of Dan Brown's Digital Fortress (gave up, looked it up on the Internet, should have written a program, now I feel like I cheated myself, I'm a geek) so I'm going to bed. I'll "dream" up a few more ideas to toss out to the group OOC.
Or, Blitz, if you want me to STFU and get on with IC work, let me know. OK?
Gee, that was a lot of acronyms
FYI..the guards on patrol in the business park are not employees of Factor Five. The businesses subscribe to an outside vendor for neighborhood patrol. The guards on dute at factor five are completely seperate and you never even saw them during your trip to through the building.
I am real hesitant to change the plan guys. We knew the doors were going to be an unkown. We were fairly certain we were going to have to deal with the guards inside. If Wraith can't get through the final door then we can just take the door out (elementals) or go through the wall. Someone pick up a saw
If we have to blow the door for some reason we just wait until we are ready to evac. I was never worried about the guys in the patrol car, I am worried about the Ares HTRT in the vtol. The plan will probably change when we hit the place, but we need it as a framework. If Sully can't deal with the the wageslaves behind the desk in the building, I will eat my tie (assuming my assumptions about her are correct).
I say we stick to the plan as is, and make adjustments on the fly. What does everyone else think?
If we have to blow the door for some reason we just wait until we are ready to evac. I was never worried about the guys in the patrol car, I am worried about the Ares HTRT in the vtol. The plan will probably change when we hit the place, but we need it as a framework. If Sully can't deal with the the wageslaves behind the desk in the building, I will eat my tie (assuming my assumptions about her are correct).
I say we stick to the plan as is, and make adjustments on the fly. What does everyone else think?
Works for me. I'd like word from Jack about getting him to take over the security system of the building. If he can surpress the alarms, we don't need to worry about HTRT. As far as combat goes, Wraith can hold his own without a problem. Question is, what about that on-site super-mage? If we end up having to overthrow the security room in order to get that door open, we'll have to deal with him sooner or later. Are you mages up to taking him on?
At this point, I think we're getting ready to do a fast foward to the day of the run, what do you guys think?
At this point, I think we're getting ready to do a fast foward to the day of the run, what do you guys think?
Not onsite...just offsite...he'll only come if the watchers see you, or if the guards are able to contact him.
Oh really? DOPE.
In that case, how sure are our mages that they can get rid of all the Watchers before they can run away to call in the heavy hitter?
In that case, how sure are our mages that they can get rid of all the Watchers before they can run away to call in the heavy hitter?
As far as I know theres one watcher, and Ember and I should be able to deal with it no problem.
Jack can handle the security system, assuming it's computer controlled. If it's CCSS, we're going in sans overwatch.
What I am going to need, however, it's a dataline tap, minimum rating 7.
[Edit]I'd do this IC, but I don't want to double post. Blitz, did the chip Crimson handed out have a contact number on it? I'd like to call her and see if she can get ahold of a tap of sufficient rating for me.[/Edit]
What I am going to need, however, it's a dataline tap, minimum rating 7.
[Edit]I'd do this IC, but I don't want to double post. Blitz, did the chip Crimson handed out have a contact number on it? I'd like to call her and see if she can get ahold of a tap of sufficient rating for me.[/Edit]
Yes. the chip contains contact information for Crimson.
Shadow...there are watchers above each of the people entrances. They are sitting on top of the camera's.
Shadow...there are watchers above each of the people entrances. They are sitting on top of the camera's.
I agree, that we can change the plan on the fly, i was just brainstorming ways in which we could change the plan on the fly.
So are we ready to go? As far as I can tell we are.
| QUOTE (Fenris @ Mar 17 2004, 12:05 AM) |
| Jack can handle the security system, assuming it's computer controlled. If it's CCSS, we're going in sans overwatch. What I am going to need, however, it's a dataline tap, minimum rating 7. [Edit]I'd do this IC, but I don't want to double post. Blitz, did the chip Crimson handed out have a contact number on it? I'd like to call her and see if she can get ahold of a tap of sufficient rating for me.[/Edit] |
I've got a Rating 6 one. That won't cut it for you?
Cause these things are 1000
per rating, so you're talking about a big investment.[edit] Make that 1,500
with the street index.
Heya Blitz, are we waiting on something? If not I can move everything along....
It's all on you guys at this point....unless Jack needs to get the higher rating datajack
I'm ready -- was PD at the van painting party? I think the timeline of my posts was out of whack with the timeline of the other posts.
I'm not sure, but we can say I left a message on his cell.
woohoo
My Cannon Companion has walked away...
I'll need you to post the cost, si and availability of anything you ask for.
I'll need you to post the cost, si and availability of anything you ask for.
Lose the rest of your books too? 
Dataline Tap - Rating 7: 7/8 days, 10,000 (SI already included)
The only chance, I'm sure, is if she happens to have one in stock.
Dataline Tap - Rating 7: 7/8 days, 10,000
(SI already included)The only chance, I'm sure, is if she happens to have one in stock.
sorry all.. been busy. just gonna assume I split when everyone else did.
I tried to work it all into my IC post, but I wasn't very successful. So here is what Trace has on him and or is wearing...
Secure Jacket
Form-F. Body Suit
Cougar Fine Blade Knife-Long (right boot)
Colt Manhunter w/Laser Sight +Silencer (shoulder holster)
4 mags ExEx
Optical Binoculars X50 with Lowlight (left coat pocket)
Comlink III w/subdermal microphone and earpiece (hooked up)
(2) Force 3 Speel Foci - expendable (right coat pocket)
Ski mask and gloves (of course).
Secure Jacket
Form-F. Body Suit
Cougar Fine Blade Knife-Long (right boot)
Colt Manhunter w/Laser Sight +Silencer (shoulder holster)
4 mags ExEx
Optical Binoculars X50 with Lowlight (left coat pocket)
Comlink III w/subdermal microphone and earpiece (hooked up)
(2) Force 3 Speel Foci - expendable (right coat pocket)
Ski mask and gloves (of course).
I'm a little unclear and I want to be clear... there are only 2 watchers correct?
No...there are 4.
1 Front door.
2 side Employee entrances.
1 rear employee entrance.
1 Front door.
2 side Employee entrances.
1 rear employee entrance.
Ok thanks. 4 eh. A few more than I was counting on but I still think we can take em. Are any of them isolate, not in sight of eachother?
I would look at the ground floor schematic one more time..you're answer is right there.
I thought I would outline the plan in the OOC so we all had a reference without digging through IC posts.
Step 1
Step 1
| QUOTE |
Trace and Ember take out the watchers |
Step 2
| QUOTE |
Ember summons a spirit to conceal Sully and Wraith. The two hit the door of Wraiths choice and enter the building. |
Step 3
| QUOTE |
Once inside Wraith hooks up the data line tap, Sully cover his hoop. |
Step 4 (If Jack can do the job through the tap)
| QUOTE |
Jack uploads the Data into the main frame. Ember begins her Astral overwatch. |
Step 4A(if Jack cannot upload the data through the tap)
| QUOTE |
Jack and Trace join Wraith and Sully. Ember begins her astral overwatch. |
Step 5
| QUOTE |
Wraith, Sully, and Trace locate and extract the armor. |
Step 6
| QUOTE |
The insertion team Evacs out the way they came in. We all go home and celebrate. |
Contingency plans (direct quote)
| QUOTE |
Ok. so here’s the contingency plans. If we meet more than twice the expected guards on site we bug out. That means if there are twelve guards instead of five we call it for another day without entering. Once Wraith does his thing with the locks though we are at the point of no return. At that time we go regardless. If during the op, but not before Jack and I have entered you guys get caught or meet opposition to strong for just Sully to bag, then the two of us," he points to Cowboy Jack, "will come in and lend support. If that happens though the cover is blown and we go loud. If, after we recover the armor but before Jack is done uploading the data, backup arrives on site. PD is to warn us via radio or other signal, he is not at any time to leave Ember. She would be to vulnerable. If this happens I am going to assume the op is hosed. We will evac to the roof, and I will, well I will guarantee no guards follow us. From there I can get everyone down or to another roof who can't climb down. after that we make our way a block or to south and have PD pick us up in the Van |
Sounds good to me.
Works for me. Lets rock and roll!
Thumbs up from me.
I guess the map was not as clear as I thought...there is the main ent in front. one on either side and one in the rear...thats one to each side. There are no two watchers on any side of the building.
Doh, my bad, not the maps fault, I just have a thick skull. Will ajust IC asap.
Ok...this is how Id like to proceed. When you post, describe what your character is doing during a given initiative pass. Remember...1 free action, and either 2 simple or 1 complex per initiative pass. You also have a free action for each turn anybody else takes. try to be as descriptive as possible. This is where attention to detail will REALLY help you. After you post, I will describe results and counter actions. I want to keep it fluid, but if you are getting ahead of your initiative, I'll send you a message to let you know to cool your heels a bit.
Any questions?
And to make this easier on myself, you are welcome to roll for me...since it seems Im at work and rolling dice on the desk all day is REALLY conspicuous!
Also...FYI...after 2:30pm today, I will be incommunicado until friday night. Im being sequestered at my companies user conference for the rest of the week.
Any questions?
And to make this easier on myself, you are welcome to roll for me...since it seems Im at work and rolling dice on the desk all day is REALLY conspicuous!
Also...FYI...after 2:30pm today, I will be incommunicado until friday night. Im being sequestered at my companies user conference for the rest of the week.
I'm going to lurk to keep the IC posts on topic and on task. Blitz, assume that PD is actively watching for trouble (he has a Stealth 5 if you want to roll for his alertness if you use those rules). His intelligence is 4 so you can roll his perception, too. Just post and let me know if I see things or need to react. Otherwise, I'm just going to follow along.
Ok, lets try to get the Astral stuff done quickly then, so that way when you get back we'll be ready to rumble.
One slight mod to the plan. Jack's going to have to go in with the initial insertion team. The tap is just that, a tap. It doesn't include any other kind of communication, and Jack's not currently set up for anything but satellite and normal Matrix access.
D'oh! Ok, well, in the future, lets pick up a Radio Link or Laser Link for ya.
Okie...unfortunately, it's crunch time and I gotta jet...see ya on friday!
So we go with step 4a, Jack and Trace go in after Wraith and Sully have opened the door. No need for Jack to expose himself to gunfire whilst hanging around for Wraith to open the door.
Sorry for the delay guys, it's bin a busy day at work. I am going to have to wait anoter few hours till I get home to resolve the combat because my books are at home, and I don't quite remember how astral combat goes.
Casting spells in astral = Physical damage from drain 
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