Full VR Surprise -- Response 5 + Intuition 4 + 1 -- Surprise for roof hatch. (10d6.hits(5)=4)

First actions are to double tap and then get the drone gone. Using the command program since I'm no longer hopped in:

Command 5 + Gunnery 5 + Hot Sim 1 - Metahuman Signature 3 = 8 dice -- Shooting the roof guard. (8d6.hits(5)=3)

Doing this while moving away from the roof at walking rate (5m/combat turn, trying to get out of short range as soon as possible).

Just to confirm what Thanee said, no the pilot did not just risk breaking an ankle by jumping out the front end of the plane, just locked the cockpit door. The both of you would be able to confirm this easily with a simple look.

Speaking of which... I can probably see right into the cockpit from up there, right?

How well might those windows hold against sniper rounds...

Bye
Thanee

@Abschalten: I didn't mean the chinese guys. The others (i.e. the one who was running from the plane to the hangar, or the stuff Ace picked up from inside the hangar) speak english, or not?

Bye
Thanee

First thing's first - First Aid roll using the Medkit rating (6) to try and knock some Stun down.

6d6.hits(5) → [3,2,2,4,5,6] = (2)

Not as good as I'd like, but you can't win them all. Hacking at a -3, +2 for hot sim.
I hate doing this AFB. >.<

This is going to suck. I know it. I'm going to break in and get knocked out right off. Ah well.

8d6.hits(5) → [3,4,4,1,4,2,4,4] = (0)
7d6.hits(5) → [5,1,1,2,6,1,1] = (2) (Glitch)
6d6.hits(5) → [5,4,5,1,1,6] = (3) (5)
5d6.hits(5) → [1,2,6,6,5] = (3) [8]
4d6.hits(5) → [4,6,4,3] = (1) (9)
3d6.hits(5) → [6,1,1] = (1) (10) (Glitch)

I actually kinda feel bad for Doc, because those rolls might of actually done the trick were the building more modernized. Sorry mang, I make it up to you on a later assault. Throw tons of poorly protected drones at you or something. I couldn't resist giving just a little snark.

To those who wish to make it to the roof, I'd like to suggest some rope. The roof access ladder is indoors only.

Oh and uh, Aria? A 'survival gun' for pilots is usually either a shotgun or hunting rifle. Typically these are carried by bush pilots. Military pilots stick to a sidearm or SMG.

Heh, I totally expected that "response" from the hangar. Just seemed right up your alley...

Just yesterday I thought that a grapple gun might be a handy device, or some of those gecko gloves... well we can probably get something in the plane.

Bye
Thanee

I played a lot of old Sierra adventure games that loved to mock your inability to see the most unlikely deaths coming at you. Or just the inability to think in the same way the developers did about any puzzle ever. I think it might of left a mark on me...



Or maybe it was those trying to imitate Sierra that were all dicks, can't remember anymore.

A bit of both. Leisure Suit Larry 2 was a wonderful example.

@Aria: Maybe his here is to your liking?

http://battlemapr.com/

Bye
Thanee

Firing up the drone's listening ears.

Laser Mic on Roof Again. (14d6.hits(5)=1)

Apparently the range is affecting voice quality.

Wow, sure seems like I take the longest time to respond to the simplest questions and actions.

Anyways...

@Yoiparri: Not even going to to require you to do a perception test in order to let you know that no, there are no wholes or windows at or near ground level. You could always make one, but that'd kinda tip them off that somethings coming it. You could, of course, always check to see if the skylight is still open. Surely there is a pet that can go in via the roof?

@Doc Chase: If you want to hack a commlink of any of the chinamen(or rebels!), go ahead and do me some exploit rolls until you reach 6 hits.

As to that blowing up stuff comment... You probably COULD do that, with some hand grenades, few steel plates, and a few pounds of adheasive to stick it all onto the wall real good. The building may of been built by the wealthy, but it ain't no bunker.

Oh, and Aria? Next time you're going to put the speech of another person in your post and follow it up with speech and only speech, mind giving some hints as to who says what? It looks like Requiem's repeating out loud what the pilot said a second ago.

All right, IC. I want into a rebel commlink. Okay?

We good? We good.

8d6.hits(5) → [1,3,5,5,6,1,1,4] = (3)
7d6.hits(5) → [3,5,4,3,5,3,4] = (2) (5)
6d6.hits(5) → [3,6,2,2,1,1] = (1) (6)

Because you apparently want to get on with it quick, I'll give you the short short version via here in OOC:

You got in without a hitch. What now?

So, does anyone have rope or is there any on the plane... ?

Bye
Thanee

Shit, I dunno. Start seeing if I can find a camera node so I can take a look, see what's inside, see what I got access to.

Scan utility! Find, something. I don't even know.
8d6.hits(5) → [4,4,5,6,4,1,5,4] = (3)

Gaffer (duct) tape anyone?!? Is there another way to secure the pilot? Don't really want to shoot her after I promissed

It's a bush plane. A roll of duct tape should be in the maintenance kit.

Hell, a roll of duct tape is the maintenance kit.

I hesitate to run back to the car to get the bird. Might actually be able to see through the skylight but thats a couple minutes of moving around while they are busy doing something in there. Bah, I'll probably end up just doing that.

Whew, gotta stop getting so easily distracted. Sorry about that folks, bad news is I'm likely to get distracted more often. Good news is I'm not giving up that easily. Let's do this thing already.

Just a note to Thanee, no the weapon didn't come with a case, though you suppose it can fit into any old bag with the same carrying volume as a briefcase. There were three spare clips of Explosive bullets on one of the dead chinamen. If you want rope, you find it on the plane. About 50 meters of coiled nylon is hidden under the seats. You're not entirely sure why they felt the need to bring to this kind of meeting... Must be a boyscout in this troop; always be prepared!

Doc, I most certainly did handwave you into a free hack. You would of got it anyway. Figured I'd give toss a bone, because I can't toss you a bangalore. Oh yeah, and going for the rebel's link would kinda put you in the plane, actually. Nobody has yet moved the guy from the ramp.

Okies.



"Do ya know what we need, man? Some rope." (Boondock Saints)

Bye
Thanee

LOL

It just takes so much longer (IRL), if every question is asked and answered seperately.

Bye
Thanee

Yeah I know! I was only teasing...read it to myself all in one breath

Quietly were rebels plotting, tension headaches, muscles knotting,
Knowing that gunfire would soon leave them dead on the hangar floor.
At the building men were staring, plots and plans they were comparing,
Little did each know what wanton carnage the other had in store.
"What we need," said Loony, "Is a pipe with a packed explosive core--
Quite simply put, a bangalore."

Wow, days of nothing then a burst of posts. I'll mess with this tomorrow.

We need to see about making some bangalores. Or just some det cord. I mean cut some holes in three sides of the hanger and start out with them surrounded.

I personally like the image of Kerrigan doing rapid-fire questioning without taking a breath. It makes it seem like she's all excited that she gets to make a new friend.

By the way guys, Bangalore Torpedo's are ment for clearing concertina coils, minefields, and create trenches. You want to bust down doors and blow up walls, you want shit like C-4, foam explosive(to put in the cracks and gaps), launched grenades, and all sorts of things that can be made into a shaped charge. Gotta direct that explosive energy back towards the door and/or wall for maximum effect.

You could also do crazy stuff like jam a few thermite rods into the locks and handles, but they'll probably see the glowing hot hole from the other side, though it'll be quieter than an explosion for sure.

Hey, Kerrigan isn't exactly a skilled interrogator.

Bye
Thanee

Is there anything on the hangar roof, that could be used to attach the rope?

Bye
Thanee

I've got door buster rounds in my shotgun...that's about it for getting into places from Req! Anybody else got a load of C4 by any chance?

But that's the best part! You stuff some thermite rods in the locks you aren't going to use, get them arrayed in the other direction, then breach and take them by surprise. Smoke, flashbangs, everything.

Hackwise, I think Loony will be making an interior map and monitor the camera feed, but I can try to juryrig a shaped charge or three with a few HE grenades, duct tape, a steel hubcap, and a disposable car.

Thanee, you do remember that there was some bits on the roof you could probably lasso. You've got plenty of rope to spare to make the ascent, but your heavy gear could make climbing a little hairy at times.

Doc, it's hardly comprehensive but with a few moments putzing about with an editor program you managed to scratch together a map with the following details: http://img41.imageshack.us/f/hangarn.jpg/

That's about all you see with a few of glances from the camera-jacked rebel. Nothing is certain. The hangar is supposed to be able to hold one private jet with TONS of room or two jets with a tiny bit of wiggle room. Image is not made to proper scale. Correcting me on the dimensions will result in getting smacked. The poor image quality is for immersion purposes, and because MS Paint decided to be a bitch.

Anything else I am missing?

If you need something better than Paint... http://www.gimp.org is pretty nice.

Bye
Thanee

Sorry for the prolonged absence. I've been super busy with school, and the wife and I just celebrated our one-year anniversary. Things have been touch and go. I'm going to attempt to get back into the swing of things here soon.

Status report?

Bye
Thanee

Status? I'm still here. Got sidetracked while waiting on everyone to get a move on with their own methods of making an entrance. I'll handwave your attempt to climb up soon in an IC post, as you can use Ace's drones to spot secure holds for a lasso. Also see about giving Abs a big enough kick in the ass to do something too.

Yeah, just wondering where everyone is.

Bye
Thanee

I'm realizing that pbp doesn't seem to work for me. I can't get away from playing the same character with different abilities and backstory. I end up playing them the same. That and just not being too inclined to post is telling me that I shouldn't be doing a pbp game. Sorry.

Well, that's kinda disapointing, but at least you made the effort to officially quit. Sorry to see ya go.

So am I. I love the concept for the game and I would like to play this character as written but I'm afraid that unless I get to either in person or at least via skype I won't be playing shadowrun at all for a while. In person is hard due to schedule and I'm not seeing much other than dnd using maptools/openrpg/skype/whatever else.

Sorry to leave.

Speaking of which... do you see any chance for this game to actually continue, Rastus?

Because it really doesn't look like it currently.

Bye
Thanee

No, this thing is pretty much dead in the water. From the looks of it everyone else is either busy doing something else or simply no longer interested. Or they are unable to overcome a simple door and continue on with the adventure.

So yes Thanee, I'm calling it: Game Over. The mercenaries have been stopped short of their goal and a madman continues his plot while Africa suffers. Thanks to everyone who participated, it was fun while it lasted.

Sorry Rastus, got sidetracked keeping my game going and the post rate dropped off so it fell off my radar...was a good game though!