Burying the Lead

Nov 14, 2022 6:10 pm
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...and in other late breaking news an explosion rocked a residential neighborhood of Night City last night, preceding an extended gun fight in what appears to be a terrorist action. NCPD released these images of the suspected perpetrators advising anyone with information that might lead to an arrest to come forward immediately. A reward of five hundred-thousand nuyen has been issued by the Arasaka Corporation for the capture of these fugitives, dead or alive...

[click]

Carlisle turns off the holovid and tosses the remote across the room

"Well we're proper fucked now, eh lads?"
Nov 22, 2022 9:52 pm
Flesher, distracted by memories flooding in about that media bitch. She is trying to sort out if the memories are direct or some bootleg BDs of hers. It was hot whatever it was. She shakes it from her head and responds,
"Are we though? The right ‘donation’ will make this go away. ‘Sides, I may have been there, but I’m innocent. Right, lads?!"
She winks sarcastically at the crew.
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Nov 22, 2022 10:16 pm
"Fuck’em. I kill anyone who tries to start shit. No upsetty, wetty spaghetti."
Nov 22, 2022 10:32 pm
Sergei thinks about the situation a little more and goes more concerned as the seconds pass.

"Still may be best to lay low for a while. May want to leave Night City, we should?"
Nov 23, 2022 12:29 am
"I'm thinking we need some answers from your fixer. Guy walked out of that room same as you two, face uncovered for all to see. Why isn't his picture up on that screen? Also, what was the deal with those security cameras? If they went down, then those pics got another source."
Nov 23, 2022 12:45 am
Numa gives a heavy sigh. "Well at least they used a good photo." He stretches and cracks a kink in his neck. "Mr. Brett makes a good point. This sounds like a frame up. Setting us up to take the fall. On the bright side, I got access to the deck and copied the files."
Nov 23, 2022 1:18 am
"Da! That is right! Fucking Jaws!"

Sergei dials Jaws up and leaves it on speaker so all can hear and speak.

After Jaws answers, he responds with:

"Eh, what the fuck, choomba?! You see the news? We’re feeling a bit like you fucked us, Moschenniki!"
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Nov 23, 2022 2:52 am
Mr. Brett takes a deep breath and slinks down low on the couch. He stretches his arms out along the back and lets his head roll back, staring up at the ceiling.

"Yeah you did, Numa. Anything good in there?"

He pauses a moment and then chuckles at the Russian's heavy handedness.

"Sergei the fuckin Stalinist. Motherland!"
Nov 23, 2022 7:14 pm
Jaws

That's easy choomba, you feel that way cuz I did! Bomb was a little bigger than I planned and I WAS gonna pin it on the bodyguards but you guys, quite expertly I must say, wiped the park cams! Had to leak your pics to the press to get the heat off me but not to worry chummer, I got a way to make it all better.
Nov 23, 2022 7:29 pm
Sergei snarls a bit.

"Stop playing with us then and spit it the fuck out. Half of Night City is gunning for us!"
Nov 24, 2022 12:08 am
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Nov 25, 2022 5:21 pm
Jaws

Arasaka is the Corp that's bankrolling the bounty, without that cash no one gives a shit who blew up what. Just so happens I have a way in to the Tokyo building and a netrunner on the inside running code for me. There's a little research lab on the 25th floor that I need something from, get me that and my runner can clear the bounty internally making it look like the contract was collected. You'll be dead to all who care and I'll pay you for the lab heist. Two fer one choomba, whadda ya say?
Nov 25, 2022 8:59 pm
"This little plan better than last? Being bounty hunted, not so much part of the last deal. Should have charged you more, Choom."

Sergei looks to the others to speak, shrugs and continues.

"What is our cut and how are you getting us in? One does not simply walk into Arasaka."

Sergei looks to see if anyone got his reference.
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Carlisle

dominion451

Nov 26, 2022 1:41 am
Carlisle
Carlisle chuckles and points at Sergei,

"Like that old movie with the fat kids and the arrow-dick! Cheers!"
Nov 26, 2022 1:53 am
"This guy gets it."
Nov 26, 2022 9:19 am
OOC:
So just to make sure I understand, Jaws backstabbed us, and is now offering us another job to undo the damage he caused to us? Lol
Nov 27, 2022 4:18 am
"Yup, that's about right. OK, I'm in. But whatever he has in mind, for me at least, I want my whole cut up front and a bonus when the job's done."

Brett downs a short glass of milk, cold. A frothy white milk mustache garnishes his face.

"Call it asshole tax. For putting us through this trouble and sticking us with the bill."
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Nov 27, 2022 5:05 am
"uh, Numa, what all is on that disk we risked our necks to get? Anything on Jaws? Any other leverages? What about shade on some big ups in the meggys?"
Nov 27, 2022 7:19 am
Mr. Brett grabs a pen and paper and writes a note down then passes it to Numa without saying a word.

It reads: "Tell me you are or at least CAN be recording this Convo"
Nov 27, 2022 7:19 am
Mr. Brett grabs a pen and paper and writes a note down then passes it to Numa without saying a word.

It reads: "Tell me you are or at least CAN be recording this Convo"
Nov 27, 2022 10:30 am
"Haven't had a chance to look at the contents yet. Let's see what's on it." Numa opens the file(s) he copied.
Nov 29, 2022 2:00 am
Numa opens the blackmail file that he got from Vikktor's deck and finds a slew of incriminating evidence on all four of you including surveillance on jobs you've pulled, photos of murders committed, account numbers and family addresses. Though there is also information on several runners with whom you are not familiar, there is nothing on Jaws.
Nov 29, 2022 2:11 am
Seeing the lack of incriminating evidence, Sergei can only utter:

"Mother bitch!"
Nov 29, 2022 2:13 am
Turning back to the call, Sergei puts back on his game face.

"So what of it, Jaws? What’s the cut, are you going to front it, and how are we getting in? The more info the better for us to load out, choombata."
Nov 29, 2022 5:23 am
Jaws
I've got two g apiece if you bring me what I want, half up front. The Arasaka corporate plaza is five main towers and a large underground complex. The biolab is in tower two on the twenty-fifth floor, the collections department that holds your bounty account can be accessed from the mainframe in that lab. It's the only system I can get you to with high enough security clearance to access Arasaka Asset Control. I've got a virus for Numa that will search out and delete any trace of you four in their system, just gotta tap in and upload. Easy-greasy choom. My guy will let you past the turrets at the checkpoint on twenty-five, you gotta get my prize and wipe the data before security gets you then get out and THAT'S the fun part. Exfil on the roof of tower two by V-toll. See the tricks I turn for you comrade? Who loves ya baby?
Nov 29, 2022 4:34 pm
In the background, neither trying to let Jaws hear nor trying to be secretive, Zeta says with dripping sarcasm, this guy is SOOO much better than Vikktor
Nov 30, 2022 12:36 am
Numa grunts when he sees the information. "Well ain't that some shit. Can't say I'm surprised though." Numa cross-references the runners who are unfamiliar to him, see if there is any current information or even if they're still alive.
OOC:
Library or Local roll?

Rolls

Library Search (INT) - (1d10+11)

(1) + 11 = 12

Nov 30, 2022 2:37 pm
Sergei sighs and responds to Jaws.

"We take job. But first let’s discuss some other points. First, we must know how we will enter. Repairmen or something of the such? Secondly, with the bounty it no safe for us to load up supplies. You send us what we need for job. Finally, when do you suggest we act? I would like to as soon as we load out. Thoughts?"
Nov 30, 2022 9:14 pm
might just be me, but I’m not going out looking like my mugshot now that it’s been plastered by every media. Either we get a spin doctor to close the case on us or I’m gonna need a wig. And a nose.
Nov 30, 2022 11:06 pm
Mr. Brett friend and wipes the milk stache from his face

"Jaws, I know I was clear. I want my full cut up front and bonus on completion. You don't fuck us and then pretend like the fix is doing us a favor. That's the fucking deal."
Nov 30, 2022 11:11 pm
nezzeraj says:
OOC:
Library or Local roll?
OOC:
Library
Nov 30, 2022 11:30 pm
Jaws
What do you need that you don't have choom? Look I'm layin' low myself in the wake of that shit show, I guess I could get another team to klep the hard drive I need in that lab but kind hearted guy that I am I figured it only right to give you first dibs.

Jaws pauses as Brett yells his bit over Sergei's shoulder,

Get ahold of your team Sergei. Deal is like I told ya, only way you're gonna wipe that bounty is to play ball. Money is sent, same amount will transfer when the drive hits the drop spot. You're looking for an armored briefcase that contains a particularly dangerous sort of AI that Arasaka has isolated from the Old NET so whatever the duck you do, don't open it. My guy inside is the security guy that guards the elevator on twenty-five, graveyard shift so go tonight.

With that the call terminates and 1000¥ is transfered to each of your accounts.
Dec 1, 2022 12:02 am
Mr. Brett looks up at the ceiling and takes a long slow deep breath. He looks Sergei in the eyes, purses his lips as he clenches his jaw and nods.

"What did he say?"
Dec 1, 2022 12:16 am
"Cocksucker!"

Sergei stares at the phone in disbelief for a moment but then pulls his shit together.

"I know what you are thinking, but we have job to do. Finish job then lodge complaint."

Sergei imitates firing a gun twice with his fingers.

"We need info. Tower security, all of that. We need to get to that floor in full battle rattle if we want to pull this off. Numa, you on it?"
Dec 1, 2022 12:18 am
OOC:
Paul, do I understand that right? We have to get to the 25th floor on our own? And he’s only giving us two thousand a piece?
Dec 1, 2022 12:54 am
OOC:
Added library roll to my post, nat 1 lol. Let me know what roll for acquiring blueprints and security info on the target building.
Dec 3, 2022 3:37 pm
OOC:
You got it right. Numa can give me another 3 library checks to find up to 3 pieces of relevant intel.
Dec 3, 2022 5:04 pm
OOC:
$¥2000 seems a bit light for a Matrix style extrication. Jaws is a motherfucker.
Dec 3, 2022 7:10 pm
OOC:
He certainly is. Just in case people aren't used to industrial infiltration consider plans like posing as maintenance staff or using ventilation ducts to worm your way in. A frontal assault is possible but very risky.
Dec 3, 2022 7:15 pm
OOC:
Ya that’s where my head was at, although Sergei shoving his AK through the metal detector might be entertaining.
Dec 3, 2022 11:49 pm
Numa grunts in displeasure at not finding much info on the first name on the list. He hopes this isn't an omen.

Rolls

Library Search (INT) - (1d10+11)

(9) + 11 = 20

Library Search (INT) - (1d10+11)

(3) + 11 = 14

Library Search (INT) - (1d10+11)

(9) + 11 = 20

Dec 5, 2022 11:20 pm
With a little digging Numa is able to find the structural blueprints as well as ventilation for the building and learns that the building maintenance contract is held by a company called AAA Cleaning.
Dec 6, 2022 12:18 am
"Maintenance is contracted through Triple-A Cleaning. Probably a company run by three assholes. If you can get some of their outfits, maybe even a truck, I could probably forge a work order giving us a legitimate reason to be in Arasaka." Numa cracks his knuckles. "I also got the blueprints. One of you can plan the when and how." Numa sends the 'prints to everyone.
Dec 6, 2022 6:08 am
ain’t nobody gonna believe me on a cleaning crew much less you gonks. But these here blueprints show air ducts. Serj, you gonna get your beefcake ass stuck? If you think we you can fit, that plan has my vote.
Dec 9, 2022 12:28 am
"What the fuck is this Die Hard? Niet. Getting to 25th floor by ventilation would not work. We must walk in. Fake order to fix toilet or something. Hide our gear under tools. Change on elevator."

Sergei examines the blueprints of the building for a weak point.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+11)

(5) + 11 = 16

Dec 10, 2022 3:00 am
The blueprints show Sergei that there is a central elevator shaft which runs up the center of the building as well as a maintenance elevator to one side of it. The ventilation maps show large central air ducts leading from the units on the roof down parallel to the main elevator shaft which branches out at each floor in smaller feeder vents.
Dec 11, 2022 1:36 am
"Ok, here’s the plan. We will pretend to be HVAC repair. One of us will go to roof, open ventilation at roof, and ready ropes for quick egress. This person also guards the extraction point. Maybe could be Numa if you can hack from there. The other three of us go 25th floor. Two go to target, one opens duct for quick egress. All of us enter and us maintenance elevator. Three get out on twenty fifth floor, the other continues higher. We all his gear in our tooling. Any thoughts?"
Dec 11, 2022 4:39 pm
you’re so sexy when you take charge, Serj! I’ll be third man inside; the one to open the duct. But we should plan for this to go fukken sideways too.
Dec 11, 2022 11:13 pm
"I'll see if there are any access points up there. Not likely but maybe the top floor is good enough."
Dec 12, 2022 12:06 am
"Sounds good. Let's go wreck some shit."
Dec 13, 2022 2:31 am
"Most excellent. Gather supplies and let us roll immediately."
Dec 13, 2022 2:33 am
OOC:
Paul, my intent is for the team to gather HVAC looking tools, coveralls and etc. Numa will map access points to see if one is reachable from the roof. Charlise will drive us and drop us. Numa will also fake a work order granting us access to floor 25 and the roof for HVAC repairs. Do you need anything else from us before we progress?
Dec 13, 2022 3:13 am
OOC:
A trip to the local mega-hardware store will get all your HVAC gear and Numa can immediately see that the ventilation maps shows several large access points connected to the turbines on the roof.

Numa give me a forgery check for the work order.
Dec 13, 2022 4:10 am
Numa cracks his knuckles. "All right, let's see if I can forge us a passable work order."

Rolls

Forgery (TECH) - (1d10+7)

(7) + 7 = 14

Dec 15, 2022 2:17 am
OOC:
we're gunna need ammo and gas for this junk. Lots of gas.
Dec 16, 2022 5:55 am
Numa spends an hour creating the work order for the HVAC repair and Sergei makes a run to Home Depot for coveralls and tools and the job starts to look plausible. Carlisle gases up the car and everyone loads up mags.
Dec 16, 2022 1:35 pm
"Ready to go?"

If no one pipes up, Sergei and the others load up and head to the Tower.
Dec 16, 2022 4:30 pm
OOC:
In daylight or do you wait for nightfall?
Dec 16, 2022 9:46 pm
OOC:
Definitely wait until the day walkers clear out
Dec 21, 2022 11:39 am
OOC:
Night sounds good!
Dec 21, 2022 4:38 pm
The crew loads up and piles into Carlisle's ride. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the corporate park that houses the towers where gears unloaded and a plan is enacted. There are two guards standing in front of the main entrance to Tower B and although it is about 8:00 p.m. the corporate park still has a fair number of corpo drones milling about.
Dec 21, 2022 4:41 pm
Jaws
Listen up chooms, VTOL will take three minutes to reach the rooftop once called and it ain't gonna land so time it perfectly. Call me when you're ready to delta, don't leave anything that links back to you.
Dec 21, 2022 6:54 pm
Flesher feels so awkward dressed as manual labor tool, but she makes do.
anything we ain’t thought of? Like, what five ways can this go sideways? Whatever. Just keep me alive so I can keep you alive. Capiche, chooms?
Dec 22, 2022 3:30 am
Sergei responds to Jaws.

"Don’t worry about us. No more fucking around and changing the plan this time. Last time was a freebie… Anything we should know before walking into this place?"

Sergei listens to whatever Jaws responds with and then grabs their gear, disguised and hidden amongs HVAC tools and parts and heads to the Tower.
Dec 22, 2022 4:58 am
Don't open the briefcase in the lab. The security guy on twenty-five is named Ken Matsuki. Cameras everywhere so play it cool as long as you can.

With that Jaws disconnects.

The team approaches the two security guards perhaps expecting a reaction but the men don't even look at them as they pass into the lobby of tower 2. Reception is a huge open room sparsely decorated in neo-corporate minimalist style with a long wrap-around desk separating you from a trio of young receptionists and two more SMG toting security personnel.

"Hello, how many I help you?" one of the receptionists asks in Japanese.
Dec 22, 2022 2:19 pm
"Konnichiwa. We have an order to repair the air handler on the 25th floor. We will also need to access the roof since the main unit is located there, kudasai. Arigato gazaimasu!"

Sergei does a series of small bows to the receptionist while looking at his surroundings. He’s especially interested in the reaction of the security forces adjacent to the receptionist desk.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+11)

(10) + 11 = 21

Dec 22, 2022 6:45 pm
The receptionist takes the work order from Sergei and types something into her terminal.

"The facilities director is clocked out right now, can you come back in the morning?"
OOC:
I'll need a persuasion check from Sergei
Dec 22, 2022 8:06 pm
"The contract is for emergent work. I’m told you’ve lost cooling to special items requiring precise climate control. They may be damaged overnight if we do not repair the system."

Rolls

Persuasion (COOL) - (1d10+8)

(4) + 8 = 12

Dec 29, 2022 12:57 am
The receptionist seems puzzled by Sergei's assertion and picks up the phone to her left,

"Let me call up to twenty-five and confirm..."

A few tense seconds pass and the call is answered,

"Hello, this is reception, I have a work order for climate control on that floor..."





A moment passes...







A moment passes...






"I see, thank you."

The young woman turns back to you and smiles,

"Everything is in order, please take the elevator on your right, thank you."

The girl smiles at Sergei and extends her hand towards the elevator.
Dec 29, 2022 2:05 am
Sergei bows slightly.


"Arigato gazaimasu."

Sergei begins to walk towards the service elevators as indicated by the receptionist.

"Come on now. Let’s get to work."

As they get out of earshot from the receptionist, Sergei give Numa a little elbow and speaks softly.

"See you aren’t the only one with the charm. Japanese women love me. They yearn for the veiny, commie cock."

Sergei chuckles at his own joke.

"Remember where everyone is going. Numa will service the unit on the roof. I’ll check the vent on 25. The other two will go to the objective. Put off the wet work as long as possible. This place with be fucking crawling seconds after one of you fuck faces get trigger happy."
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Dec 29, 2022 6:49 am
got it, let’s fuckin do this clean, fellas.
Dec 29, 2022 8:09 am
Brett's face reflects only boredom as the front desk scenario plays out. When instructed he follows the gang to the elevators.

"Always going on about cock whenever we get a job. We oughta plan a heist in a bathhouse next time "
Dec 29, 2022 1:50 pm
Numa grimaces at Sergei's uncouthness. "Well they do like their octopus tentacles, so small wonder they'd be interested in what's in your pants."
Dec 29, 2022 6:30 pm
Flesher sniggers at the mention of ‘small wonder’ and what’s in Sergei’s pants. She was fairly certain that Numa didn’t even mean it that way, but still.
Dec 31, 2022 1:03 am
The sleek chrome elevator chimes as it opens and the cover-all clad crew climbs aboard. Twenty-five is pressed and in no time at all the doors open once more on to a security desk with two nasty looking turrets mounting tri-barreled guns on either side. A lone officer sits behind the desk and raises an eyebrow as you disembark. His hand hovers over a particularly fatal looking button as he asks,

"Can I help you?"
Dec 31, 2022 2:01 am
"Ah hello! We are here to repair the AC!"

Sergei tried to read the expression on the guard to determine if this is Jaws’ inside guy.

"Go ahead to the roof." Sergei says to Numa.
Dec 31, 2022 2:02 am
Sergei also scans the room to understand the physical defenses and to see if the air intake that runs to the roof is in this space.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+11)

(10) + 11 = 21

Dec 31, 2022 2:03 am
Exploding roll on perception.

Rolls

Exploding roll - (1d10)

(3) = 3

Dec 31, 2022 2:03 am
So 24 total.
Dec 31, 2022 2:09 am
The guard holds up a hand to inspect the work order. As Sergei draws close enough to hand it to the man, the guard looks deep into the Russian's eyes as if trying to read him. He offers a wink, and nothing more.

"You know where climate control is? Straight down the hall, turn right past the labs and keep going. You'll see the maintenance door at the end. Shouldn't take too long I hope."

The guard leans back in his chair and turns his attention to his agent on which he appears to be watching soccer. Sergei notices that the guard has a large pistol on his belt and an assault rifle behind the desk. The turrets are clearly controlled by the panel of buttons his hand was over. The hallways are empty and seem to be a large square circuit that encompasses the whole floor with labs in the middle and offices on the perimeter.
Dec 31, 2022 3:08 am
Can the hallways be seen clearly from this entrance or is there a turn somewhere to block view? Also, I’m assuming cameras everywhere?
Dec 31, 2022 4:01 am
Flesher, as usual, can’t help but make eyes at the guard, seeing if any prospects exist.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+10)

(7) + 10 = 17

Dec 31, 2022 12:09 pm
Numa doesn't wait and presses the button for the roof. Once there he makes a quick walk of the perimeter, noting any fire escape winches or cables, maybe stairs, and any cameras or other security up here. Once finished, he walks to the access point and jacks in.
Dec 31, 2022 7:42 pm
[ +- ] Floor Plan
OOC:
Not sure where you picked up those specs Numa but here is the floorplan. Gotta get to the maintenance room for roof access. There are cameras everywhere, yes.
Dec 31, 2022 7:44 pm
The guard tries hard not to pay attention to the hardcore flirtation from Flesher and tersely whispers,

"Go, get moving!"
Dec 31, 2022 8:08 pm
OOC:
Paul I think he was just doing as Sergei said. I made the apparently mistaken assumption that you could access the roof via maintenance elevator.
Dec 31, 2022 8:16 pm
OOC:
I see. So just to clarify it's just a regular elevator bank like you would find in the lobby of a large building.
Dec 31, 2022 8:20 pm
Seeing that the main elevator did not access the roof, Sergei motions for Numa to follow him to the maintenance room, motioning for the other two to approach the lab.

Once in the maintenance room, Sergei does a quick look around. He is looking for any security ie cameras etc, as well as the access to the roof (eg will Numa need to crawl up a vent, is there an access ladder, etc).
Dec 31, 2022 8:22 pm
OOC:
Actually, should you guys enter the maintenance room and wait until Numa kills security before you go in? Give you a chance to gear up?
Dec 31, 2022 10:36 pm
Brett purses his lips in thought and then whispers to the Russian

"Maybe we should wait until the cameras are down before we move off trail, comrade."
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Dec 31, 2022 11:07 pm
"Da. I get ahead of myself. Let us be smart about this. Replace you Choombas, I do not want to do."
Jan 1, 2023 12:53 am
OOC:
oh whoops, for some reason I thought we had a map. Should I roll now and just retcon that? Got some ooooold plans maybe lol.
Last edited January 1, 2023 12:54 am

Rolls

Interface - (1d10+4)

(2) + 4 = 6

Jan 1, 2023 3:40 am
OOC:
Well probably should wait until you get to the maintenance room to see what there is to interface with. Might not be a net terminal at all...

Just giving Mr Brett a chance to chime in before moving on.
Jan 1, 2023 3:42 am
OOC:
Oh this was like a retcon roll for getting blueprints or a map of the area.
Jan 1, 2023 3:45 am
OOC:
I gotcha, well there's definitely no place to do so in the security checkpoint by the elevators where you are but most of the walls on this floor are glass since it's a fancy corpo lab so you can see the layout well enough. I posted the floorplan in a spoiler above.
[ +- ] Floor Plan
Jan 5, 2023 4:55 pm
The HVAC crew picks up their gear and heads down the hallway towards the indicated maintenance room. As they pass the glass wall lab they see no one inside. A great array of advanced computer equipment is arranged throughout. Just passed the lab they see the door to the maintenance room indicated by security. Inside the door is an assortment of expected janitorial equipment along with large duct work intakes, and assortment of sprinkler system shut off valves, and an electric panel that Numa thanks will likely control the camera array...
OOC:
Numa give me an electronic/security tech check
Jan 6, 2023 12:30 pm
"Well, well, let's see what we got here."
OOC:
Lol of course a nat 1.
Last edited January 6, 2023 12:30 pm

Rolls

Electronics/Security Tech (x2) (TECH) - (1d10+12)

(1) + 12 = 13

Jan 8, 2023 7:52 pm
OOC:
rolling for crut fail subtraction
Numa opens the panel and attempts to isolate the camera lines but ends up crossing two hot wires and shorting out the fuse box. The lights go out and the emergency lights come up. You aren't sure about the state of the cameras but you do know that the black out will be noticed quickly...

Rolls

1d10

(9) = 9

Jan 9, 2023 1:09 pm
"I, uh, meant to do that. It was too bright in here. Was hurting my eyes." Quickly he tries to solve his mistake before anyone notices...

Rolls

Electronics/Security Tech (x2) (TECH) - (1d10+12)

(4) + 12 = 16

Jan 9, 2023 6:15 pm
Heightened senses now on alert, Flesher can’t help but drop character and ready herself for action.
Jan 10, 2023 4:51 am
"God damn it, you gotta be fucking kidding me!!"
Jan 11, 2023 8:31 am

"It's dark. Dark isn't super bad. Low rent guards would have a hard time fighting like this. Course' .... this place ain't exactly low rent."
Jan 11, 2023 2:00 pm
Numa quickly assesses the situation with the panel and finds that without a pocket full of very specific fuses there will be no fixing it. The realization that the action clock is now running settles over everyone, precious little time remains until a small force arrives to deal with the situation.
Jan 11, 2023 2:26 pm
"Alright fuckers, guess this is going to be smash and grab. Flesher and Brett get objective. I cover hallway and cover rear with exit. Numa, you head up vent to roof. Secure extrication."

Sergei gears up, pulling his AK out of the tool bag and stepping into the hallway to cover down on anyone entering from the security desk.
Jan 11, 2023 3:18 pm
It does occur to Sergei that half of the objective is for Numa to delete the identities of the group from the mainframe access in the lab...
Jan 11, 2023 3:24 pm
"Fuck! It just occurred to me Numa still needs to delete us out of their records! Do that instead. We just hope roof not shit show too."
Jan 11, 2023 3:25 pm
OOC:
Thanks Paul. Clearly I forgot about that part.
Jan 11, 2023 6:39 pm
OOC:
well the pace has been slow pre and post holidays so a reminder was totally merited
Jan 11, 2023 11:02 pm
"Let's hope this goes better than the last time," he mutters to himself. Numa jacks in and begins a search for their info.
OOC:
Interface for getting in, or electronics/security?
Jan 12, 2023 12:43 am
In a rushed and stern voice, Flesher barks back at Serj, uh, my chooms, VTOL will be here in three and we need someone to secure the exit, so I’m on that. Mr. Brett can grab the armored suitcase, Numa can drop the virus and make us anonymous again. And you, Serj, just keep your meaty head on straight and we just might get out this!
She darts toward the direction of the roof access vent.
OOC:
How long does it take for Carlisle to get to the roof for extraction? Flesher will call for him now if it takes more than 2min.
Last edited January 12, 2023 12:45 am
Jan 13, 2023 7:25 am
Brett sees everyone gearing up and puts his kit on. He then tucks partially open bag handles around his belt to form a makeshift dump pouch and shrugs.

"Guess I'm going to the research lab. Ten bucks says I get first contact."

With that Brett heads to the research lab to grab Jaws' golden vagina
Last edited January 13, 2023 7:25 am
Jan 13, 2023 1:33 pm
"You get first contact on deez nuts." Sergei says absently while still covering Brett down the hallway to the lab.
Jan 13, 2023 4:55 pm
Sergei, Brett and Numa race towards the lab while Flesher radios the VTOL for exfil. Three minutes is the response that comes back and the medtech hurries up the ladder where she finds a locked roof access door at the top.

The glass doors to the lab are also locked, the trio finds, and to make matters more interesting they hear the ding of the elevator from up the hall...
OOC:
You will make an interface check when you breach the lab Numa, how do you guys handle the door(s)?
Jan 13, 2023 5:55 pm
OOC:
Into comms:
nooma chooma, see if you can access the locks on these doors while you plug in, would you, dear? We are fucked if you can’t.
Jan 13, 2023 6:06 pm
"Probably need to break the door or lock."

Sergei looks at the door construction and/or lock to see if there’s an obvious weak point. Specifically, he’s looking to see if there’s a mag lock or mechanical and how thick the glass may be and if it looks to be ballistic glass.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+11)

(7) + 11 = 18

Jan 13, 2023 7:58 pm
Brett brings his rifle to his shoulder and his movements become fluid but robotic. He moves past the lab doors, keeping inches from the wall to his right, and points his weapon at the elevator doors. He then drops to a knee leaving room for Sergei to stay close behind him but fire over his head.

In Comms:
"Sergei, on me. Numa, get that door and keep an open eye on our 6. Flesher, if you're still here get on my 9 and get ready to secure any non-combatants.
Jan 15, 2023 1:38 pm
Despite the crassness of the joke, he snorts laughter at Sergei's "deez nuts" joke. "Yeah, yeah, can't get any worse, right?" Numa inspects the doors.
OOC:
Are these doors even electronic? Access pad if they are?
Jan 17, 2023 12:58 am
OOC:
while the doors do indeed have a key card swipe lock they are also made of glass...
Jan 17, 2023 2:18 am
Sergei takes the butt of his AK and smashes the glass of the lab door and quickly returns to stacking behind Brett before the doors of the elevator open.

Rolls

Athletics (DEX) - (1d10+10)

(6) + 10 = 16

Jan 17, 2023 7:37 am
"Ok, well, if this goes sideways, this time it ain't my fault." Numa says as he stares at the shattered glass doors he was about to open less ostentatiously.
Jan 17, 2023 11:49 pm
Growing impatient and hearing the sound of shattered glass, Flesher tries to break the lock and open the roof access.

Rolls

Athletics (DEX) - (1d10+7)

(7) + 7 = 14

Jan 18, 2023 6:26 am
The glass door shatters and Numa rushes into the room where he spots the mainframe terminal. Also in view is a laser array that seems to be stabilizing a metallic cube all of which is inside a glassteel vacu-chamber.

Back in the hallway, Brett and Sergei see a helmeted head snap quickly around the corner of the right turn into the elevator bay and then jerk back. They hear the sound of metal on metal which the experienced gunmen know to be the sounds of the deployment of something heavy...
Jan 18, 2023 7:16 am
"Ladies and gentlemen, I think we blew our cover in record time." Numa rushes over to the terminal and jacks in.

Rolls

Interface - (1d10+4)

(5) + 4 = 9

Jan 18, 2023 2:17 pm
Sergei reacts and ducks into the lab. He uses the door frame as cover while still pointing down the hallway for anything that comes around. His nerves crackle with anticipation as the prospect of battle is upon him.

"Maybe breaking door was bad idea?"
Jan 18, 2023 9:34 pm
In Comms:
"Contact, foot mobile, northeast. They're setting something big up, engaging."

Brett uses his non-trigger hand to grab his promask and get it on, then a tear gas grenade off his molle kit and moves close enough to pull pin and throw it around the corner.

Once the grenade goes off, Brett will slice the pie and engage
Last edited January 19, 2023 2:44 am

Rolls

Throw - (1d10+11)

(4) + 11 = 15

Jan 20, 2023 4:00 pm
In a fluid motion Brett dons his mask and then pops gas outside the elevator banks. He can hear the call from the soldiers there, "gas gas gas!"

As the teargas fills the hallway Brett slices left...

Before he can engage, Brett catches a glimpse of what has been deployed. A tactical robot has been dropped and is in the process of coming online. It is a spider, armed to the teeth and ready to play.

https://i.imgur.com/t7xLkMK.jpg
OOC:
Initiative
[ +- ] Tactical map
Jan 20, 2023 7:22 pm
OOC:
Can Sergei see the robot?

Rolls

Initiative - (!1d10+10)

(4) + 10 = 14

Jan 20, 2023 7:32 pm
OOC:
Not from his current position in the laboratory doorway, Brett could only just barely glimpse it through the tear gas, the robot is set up just inside the doorway leading to the elevator bank
Jan 20, 2023 7:33 pm
OOC:
Numa after you roll initiative you can move over to the matrix thread and roll your interface and declare initial matrix actions
Jan 21, 2023 9:07 am
OOC:
how long is this hallway?
Jan 21, 2023 9:45 am
What's going on out there? Numa wonders as he jacks in.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+6)

(10) + 6 = 16

Jan 21, 2023 7:18 pm
In Comms:

"Heavy spider combat drone. Coming online now."
Jan 21, 2023 10:42 pm
Consummate_Monster says:
OOC:
how long is this hallway?
OOC:
about 40 feet
Jan 22, 2023 2:40 am
OOC:
Was Flesher able to kick open the access to the roof?
Jan 22, 2023 6:37 pm
Flesher forces the hatch open with a well placed shoulder blow and pokes her head up into the air above. She can see two snipers on opposite corners of the rooftop looking through scopes at the city below. Neither seems to have heard the hatch open...

Rolls

Secret Roll

Jan 23, 2023 8:57 pm
Mr. Brett tries to see if he can spot the netrunner operating the drone among the group of humans

Rolls

Perception - (1d10+8)

(2) + 8 = 10

Jan 24, 2023 1:38 am
OOC:
He cannot see the operator from his position. I only have initiative from Sergei and Numa... Still need Brett and Flesher
Jan 24, 2023 1:41 am
OOC:
Initiative

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+6)

(1) + 6 = 7

Jan 24, 2023 5:56 pm
"Oh boy. Here I go killing again."

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+14)

(2) + 14 = 16

Jan 24, 2023 7:53 pm
OOC:
Just for your awareness, I previously shifted all of my combat awareness points to fumble recovery. So no extra deduction or auto fail for a 1.
Jan 25, 2023 3:25 am
OOC:
Initiative:
Guards 18
Numa 16
Brett 16
Sergei 14
Drone 14
Flesher 7

The guards are making no move but rather using the spider drone remotely from the security station in the elevator bay.

Brett is up, followed by Sergei

Rolls

Guards Initiative - (1d10+8)

(10) + 8 = 18

Drone Initiative - (1d10+8)

(6) + 8 = 14

Jan 25, 2023 5:18 pm
OOC:
i literally just found out about the meta thread two days ago. Been reading to catch up
Jan 26, 2023 2:10 am
In Comms
"Red, keep your eyes down this hallway. No guards means they're still prepping that spider drone."

With that Brett peels off west and heads quietly into the board room to get a better angle and view of the assault party
OOC:
from the distance and angle it looks like I may be able to get a better look still within my turn but I'm not 100% on that. Could you give me a ruling, DM?
Last edited January 26, 2023 2:10 am

Rolls

Stealth - (1d10+12)

(10) + 12 = 22

Jan 26, 2023 2:40 am
In comms: Spider drone?! Fuuuck! Those ‘ganic gonks are too chickenshit to fight. We should hit ‘em where they hide! Numa, you got eyes on ’em? And Mr. Brett, see if you can take out its optics first. I’ve got the roof access door open and our ride on its way. Let’s not make him circle, neh?
Jan 26, 2023 5:04 am
In Comms
"Spider optics, huh? Sure I can hit those. Stupid spider, thinks it's got optics. Dumb ol spider bot."
Jan 26, 2023 8:52 am
"Accessing cameras now."
Jan 27, 2023 2:10 am
Numa fires off a quick message to the others. I've got something here about a 'laser stabilization ray' for something called 'Project Gibson.' Should I turn this off?"
Jan 27, 2023 2:25 am
Consummate_Monster says:
OOC:
from the distance and angle it looks like I may be able to get a better look still within my turn but I'm not 100% on that. Could you give me a ruling, DM?
OOC:
Absolutely, there is a door in the conference room directly across from the elevator bay. With your stealth roll you can move there and crack it open to see without being detected. You still have an action it you want it.
Brett quickly duckwalks through the conference room and cracks the door at the back giving him a clear view of five corpo-swat dicks loading kit onto a three foot spider drone.
Jan 27, 2023 2:35 am
Rsteele says:
OOC:
Just for your awareness, I previously shifted all of my combat awareness points to fumble recovery. So no extra deduction or auto fail for a 1.
OOC:
Gotcha, noted. I'll add a line to your sheet below "Role Ability" to describe what the mechanical function of your ability is
Jan 27, 2023 3:27 am
Sergei responds via comms:

Jaws said to grab some Project or another. Disarm it and take it.
Jan 27, 2023 4:22 am
"Got it. I hope this is more 'infrared silent alarm laser' and less 'melt-your-face-off laser'."
Jan 28, 2023 1:09 am
Brett quickly scans the group of douche bags trying to assess who the netrunner is that will operate the drone.

He thinks to himself, "Eenie, meenie, minee..."
OOC:
also, what's the range I'm at? Do I have any movement left to back up just a bit and get some distance?
Last edited January 28, 2023 3:30 am

Rolls

Perception - (1d10+8)

(5) + 8 = 13

Jan 28, 2023 7:26 pm
Brett spots the netrunner by his characteristic headgear.
OOC:
You are within 10 meters of the security forces, for you to back up and shoot you would have to open the door more fully which would throw your surprise
Jan 28, 2023 8:16 pm
"Hey, Moe!" Brett muses one of his favorite classic movie lines and opens up on the netrunner

In Comms
"Five guards and a spider drone. I've identified the netrunner. My shots."
OOC:
autofire on netrunner, Brett will give just a sec for sergei if he needs it
Last edited January 28, 2023 8:18 pm

Rolls

Attack - (1d10+14)

(5) + 14 = 19

Dmg - (2d6x3)

(55) + 3 = 13

Jan 28, 2023 8:22 pm
OOC:
Damage is 2d6x3 (the amount you beat the range DC of 16 by)
Jan 28, 2023 8:23 pm
OOC:
apparently the roll app doesn't understand "x" so it's actually 30
Jan 28, 2023 8:27 pm
OOC:
if Sergei is done then Flesher is up, don't forget there are two snipers on that rooftop that don't see her yet...
Jan 28, 2023 8:34 pm
Sergei runs up and pumps one into the Netrunner. If that doesn’t flatline him, Sergei gives him another. If it looks like he’s going down, Sergei pops another one.

After the two shots Sergei ducks back behind the corner of the hallway out of view.

Rolls

Shoulder Arms (REF) - (1d10+14)

(6) + 14 = 20

Shoulder Arms (REF) - (1d10+14)

(9) + 14 = 23

Jan 28, 2023 8:36 pm
OOC:
Damage is 5d6 each

Rolls

1st shot damage - (5d6)

(15245) = 17

2nd shot damage - (5d6)

(45456) = 24

Jan 28, 2023 8:36 pm
OOC:
Damage rolls for the shotty, also be aware that office walls have 15hp used for providing cover to Brett and Sergei
Jan 28, 2023 8:49 pm
The netrunner is splattered across the elevator doors but the security checkpoint turrets do their automated work when Sergei pops into the entryway to take his shots and a burst of hot lead comes at the Russian...

Sergei is quick and as fast as he pumps two rounds into the decker he is gone again. The turret fires through the wall as Sergei rolls away but the shots find no joy.
OOC:
Just need Flesher then the round recycles

Rolls

Ceiling turret VS Sergei DC17 (5m away) - (1d20+8)

(2) + 8 = 10

Damage if hit x(amount over 17, limit 4) - (2d6)

(36) = 9

Jan 28, 2023 8:53 pm
In Comms
"Numa, any chance you can operate that spider drone remotely?"
Jan 28, 2023 9:16 pm
Comms:

Fuck, I forgot about those turrets. Fucking lucky ducky.
Jan 28, 2023 10:54 pm
Flesher realizes that their escape is compromised by having two snipers on the roof. She is fairly sure, since they’re focused on 25 floors below that she can sneak up on one of them. She chooses the one that would be out of line of sight of the other. She has a cyber-mod in her thumb which she has an itch to try out, but she will try a little martial arts first. She’s hoping to reach him in one more round.
OOC:
Scratch that attack
Last edited January 28, 2023 11:07 pm

Rolls

Martial Arts (x2) (2 ROF) (DEX) - (1d10+10)

(8) + 10 = 18

Stealth (DEX) - (1d10+7)

(7) + 7 = 14

Jan 29, 2023 8:11 am
"I haven't found an access node for it yet, but I still have three more levels to explore. I'll keep you updated."
Jan 29, 2023 5:53 pm
OOC:
Round 2 begins now, security forces up first and Numa in the Meta thread
Jan 29, 2023 7:45 pm
OOC:
Come at me bro
Jan 30, 2023 4:07 pm
Two of the four guards turn a fire on Brett with H&K MP7s and two take position in the doorway to fire at Sergei...

Rolls

Guard 1 vs Brett - (1d10+8, 2d6)

1d10+8 : (9) + 8 = 17

2d6 : (36) = 9

Guard 2 vs Brett - (1d10+8, 2d6)

1d10+8 : (7) + 8 = 15

2d6 : (11) = 2

Guard 3 vs Sergei - (1d10+8, 2d6)

1d10+8 : (6) + 8 = 14

2d6 : (32) = 5

Guard 4 vs Sergei - (1d10+8, 2d6)

1d10+8 : (6) + 8 = 14

2d6 : (16) = 7

Jan 30, 2023 10:52 pm
Brett pushes the door open more and pulls back to increase his engagement range beyond 13m before streaming more hot action into the corpo SEC's eagerly awaiting bodies.

After the lead flies he calls out to the remaining corpo SEC

"We're not here for a body count! Throw down your iron and get onto your bellies or we will zero every last one of you ganic Cylons!"
Last edited January 30, 2023 10:58 pm

Rolls

Autofire - (1d10+14)

(6) + 14 = 20

Dmg - (2d6)

(13) = 4

Jan 30, 2023 11:43 pm
Sergei drops back to the corner down and to the left of his current position. Still in semi auto he fires twice at guard 3.

Baby, bye, bye, bye…

He sings under his breath as he ducks behind the corner.

Rolls

Shoulder Arms (REF) - (1d10+14)

(5) + 14 = 19

Shoulder Arms (REF) - (1d10+14)

(9) + 14 = 23

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(65154) = 21

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(31543) = 16

Jan 31, 2023 2:05 am
You get no response from the security forces but hear them radio out,

"Send back up, we have two shooters on twenty-five!"
OOC:
Flesher is up
Jan 31, 2023 4:11 am
Appearing to have successfully stealthed her approach, the wily medtech draws upon the martial arts training she did with her ripperdoc mentor. He taught her a move specifically for this scenario to knock a sniper over a roof’s edge. Mindful of grabbing the gun if it starts to tumble over, she picks up speed and launches into him.
Last edited January 31, 2023 4:12 am

Rolls

Martial Arts (x2) (2 ROF) (DEX) - (1d10+10)

(7) + 10 = 17

Jan 31, 2023 5:01 am
Darkstar8 says:
Appearing to have successfully stealthed her approach, the wily medtech draws upon the martial arts training she did with her ripperdoc mentor. He taught her a move specifically for this scenario to knock a sniper over a roof’s edge. Mindful of grabbing the gun if it starts to tumble over, she picks up speed and launches into him.
OOC:
lol! Must've been a Texas EMT outfit
Feb 1, 2023 6:53 pm
Flesher creeps up on the sniper and just when she is in position she hears a call come across the man's radio:

Send back up, two shooters on twenty-five!

As the guard reaches up for the comm he releases his rifle and the combat medic makes her move. A short dash, a leap, and a boot in the back sends the guard pitching over the ledge and into the void below. His scream echos across the cityscape and Flesher can't help but feel the other sniper might have heard...
OOC:
Round 3 begins, interior guards up first
Feb 2, 2023 3:19 am
In Comms
"Numa, you in their guts yet? We could use your influence on those turrets."
Feb 2, 2023 7:41 am
"Trying to get through some black ICE. Pretty busy, I'll keep you updated."
Feb 2, 2023 6:00 pm
Brett puts some space between himself and the guards and Sergei ducks back behind the corner as another spray of hot lead seeks them out...
OOC:
Brett is a miss and Sergei can roll evasion, any hits are abated by armor and wall cover (15hp)

Rolls

Guard 1 vs Brett - (1d10+8, 2d6)

1d10+8 : (2) + 8 = 10

2d6 : (64) = 10

Guard 2 vs Brett - (1d10+8, 2d6)

1d10+8 : (4) + 8 = 12

2d6 : (42) = 6

Guard 3 vs Sergei - (1d10+8, 2d6)

1d10+8 : (7) + 8 = 15

2d6 : (54) = 9

Guard 4 vs Sergei - (1d10+8, 2d6)

1d10+8 : (8) + 8 = 16

2d6 : (56) = 11

Feb 2, 2023 8:37 pm
OOC:
Not sure if both would hit so I rolled twice.

Rolls

Evasion (DEX) - (1d10+15)

(8) + 15 = 23

Evasion (DEX) - (1d10+15)

(4) + 15 = 19

Feb 2, 2023 11:22 pm
I don’t want to be a fool for you, just another player in your game for two…

Sergei pops out and fires twice more

*pop*
*pop*
You may hate me but it ain’t no lie, baby bye, bye, bye

Rolls

Shoulder Arms (REF) - (1d10+14)

(3) + 14 = 17

Shoulder Arms (REF) - (1d10+14)

(9) + 14 = 23

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(56411) = 17

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(33356) = 20

Feb 2, 2023 11:23 pm
Sergei ducks back behind cover.
OOC:
Sergei initially shoots at guard 3. If he doesn’t go down, the second shot is for him as well.
Last edited February 2, 2023 11:24 pm
Feb 3, 2023 12:17 am
OOC:
I think Sergei singing 'Nsync is hilarious and hope its the last song one of the goons hears before dying lol.
Feb 3, 2023 1:28 am
nezzeraj says:
OOC:
I think Sergei singing 'Nsync is hilarious and hope its the last song one of the goons hears before dying lol.
OOC:
He's secretly a fanboy of the classics 😆
Feb 3, 2023 1:33 am
Brett targets an uninjured corpo sec and drills 2 rounds into his chest. If he drops before the second round, he spreads the love to the closest cylon

He offers one more chance at survival to those remaining

"Last chance, throw down your iron and get on your bellies or you won't make it till back up arrives."

Rolls

Attack 1 - (1d10+14)

(7) + 14 = 21

Dmg 1 - (5d6)

(66626) = 26

Attack 2 - (1d10+14)

(1) + 14 = 15

Dmg 2 - (5d6)

(46124) = 17

Feb 3, 2023 2:02 am
OOC:
Dan you scored a critical injury on the first attack, so that’s an extra 5 damage and you or Paul need to roll a 2d6 to see what it is.
Feb 3, 2023 2:04 am
OOC:
ok then let's see

Rolls

Thing Rob said to do - (2d6)

(62) = 8

Feb 3, 2023 11:09 pm
Brett and Sergei each put down one of the guards, the hallway and elevator bay now resembling a hellish Jackson Pollock painting.
OOC:
Flesher up then reset
Feb 3, 2023 11:52 pm
Flesher grabs the cyberscope rifle and swivels it around to face the imminent incoming second sniper. She locks in position and readies her trigger finger for the first sight. She’ll aim for the shoulder instead of waiting for a kill shot in case the crew wants a hostage.
OOC:
I’ll add a roll for it, but let me know the stats for this gun.
Feb 4, 2023 12:51 am
OOC:
it does 5d6 damage with an ROF of 1 but if you're under 51 yards away from target the DC to hit is 25+ so probably not your best move here...
Feb 4, 2023 6:30 am
So, Flesher assesses the weapon quickly and realizes that it will serve her purpose better to leave it there. With fast thinking, she removes a glove and sets it on the ledge trying to make it look like the frantic grasping of the fallen sniper. She figures she only needs a moment of diversion to gain the advantage of surprise. Then she ducks back against the wall awaiting her foe.
OOC:
When he reveals his flank, she will again use the martial arts technique to try and knock a second man over the ledge.

Rolls

Martial Arts (x2) (2 ROF) (DEX) - (1d10+10)

(8) + 10 = 18

Feb 4, 2023 6:33 pm
Flesher's ingenious rouse works perfectly as the second sniper runs up to his seemingly dangling comrade only to be kicked over the edge!
OOC:
lmfao! That's one for the record books!
Feb 4, 2023 6:44 pm
The two remaining guards fire rounds at Brett and Sergei while shouting commands into their comms.

"Fire team down! Fire team down! Deploy halon systems on twenty-five! Remote activate drone tag Bravo eight nine!"
OOC:
evasion rolls gentleman

Rolls

Attack Brett - (1d10+8, 2d6)

1d10+8 : (9) + 8 = 17

2d6 : (24) = 6

Attack Sergei - (1d10+8, 2d6)

1d10+8 : (9) + 8 = 17

2d6 : (65) = 11

Feb 4, 2023 6:47 pm
Sergei attempts to dodge.

Rolls

Evasion (DEX) - (1d10+15)

(6) + 15 = 21

Feb 4, 2023 6:51 pm
Comms:

Numa we need to hurry this shit up. Halon deployment imminent.
Feb 4, 2023 7:22 pm
Brett, already in motion, tucks his fram back behind the door
OOC:
oooooh, bummer. Did my remaining cover absorb any of the dmg? should still have 4hp
Last edited February 4, 2023 7:25 pm

Rolls

Evasion - (1d10+14)

(1) + 14 = 15

Feb 4, 2023 9:56 pm
OOC:
yeah 4hp on the barrier, looks like armor soaks 7 (and is then reduced to 6 efficiency) so only 1 point of damage makes it through
Feb 4, 2023 10:34 pm
Flesher looks to the skies for the escape vehicle as she moves back to the roof access hatch. She wants to make sure the only ones coming up are her crew. Otherwise, she’s feeling lucky.
Feb 5, 2023 12:31 am
Though the skies are busy with VTOL traffic, none seem to be coming to Flesher.
Feb 5, 2023 12:46 am
Back inside the building, the halon systems activate...

(Three rounds till suffocation begins)
OOC:
Brett and Sergei up
Feb 5, 2023 1:26 am
Sergei pops around the corner again and squeezes two more rounds off.

I don’t want to be your fool…

Rolls

Shoulder Arms (REF) - (1d10+14)

(10) + 14 = 24

Shoulder Arms (REF) - (1d10+14)

(7) + 14 = 21

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(63312) = 15

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(11453) = 14

Feb 5, 2023 2:34 am
Numa removes his goggles. "Got the files. Didn't see any access points for the drone. Let's vacate!"
Feb 5, 2023 2:44 am
Comms:

Good! Exit to the roof. Brett and I cover your back.
Feb 5, 2023 2:46 am
OOC:
wait

We're all new to the system so I'm going to call an audible on this one
Feb 5, 2023 3:21 am
OOC:
I was gonna say, that came together quickly
Feb 5, 2023 7:00 am
dominion451 says:
OOC:
yeah 4hp on the barrier, looks like armor soaks 7 (and is then reduced to 6 efficiency) so only 1 point of damage makes it through
OOC:
but he only rolled 6 dmg. 6-4=2, armor soaks all 2

Also if Brett runs into he hallway is there a dead cylon's foot or something he can grab to drag a body out of the elevator area without risking the turrets or is it turret time?
Last edited February 5, 2023 7:03 am
Feb 5, 2023 6:18 pm
OOC:
SMG auto fire baby! He rolled 17 to attack which is 2 more than your 15 defense roll so damage x2
Feb 6, 2023 12:35 am
OOC:
LoL! Autofire, also known as just desserts then! Can I grab an ankle and drag a body out into the hallway?
Feb 6, 2023 1:19 am
OOC:
like, before the end of the fire fight? That would probably eliminate your ability to evade for the round...
Feb 6, 2023 4:31 am
Brett changes magazines and drills round after round into the remaining cylon.

In comms
"We good? We the fuck out?"

Rolls

Autofire - (1d10+14)

(9) + 14 = 23

Dmg - (2d6)

(24) = 6

Feb 6, 2023 4:35 am
Into comms:
roof access is cleared, snipers eliminated. Wait’ll you hear how! Get yo asses up here. Carlisle is imminent.
Feb 6, 2023 5:09 am
"Ahh! Fire! Fuck, fire, fuck, my head. We are not good." Numa takes off his jumpsuit and swats at the flames.
Feb 7, 2023 2:23 am
The last two of the guards go down under Brett and Sergei's barrage just in time for the chilling cold of the Halon system to gas down on top of them.
OOC:
out of combat... For now
Feb 7, 2023 3:06 am
Brett grabs the ankle of a downed security guard and drags him back down the hallway as quickly as he can and quickly checks the body for radio, smart glasses, smg, side arm, grenades, armor, etc
Last edited February 7, 2023 3:06 am
Feb 7, 2023 3:33 am
Sergei goes into the lab and looks around for anything of interest. He also assists Numa if needed.

"Does the nerd need help doing nerd shit?"

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+11)

(3) + 11 = 14

Feb 7, 2023 4:35 am
All of that is found on the downed guard while Sergei walks into the lab in time to see the laser array deactivate from around a metal security case of sorts.

Numa is patting out a small fire on his cyberdeck as the Halon begins to fill the small room.
Feb 7, 2023 6:04 am
Brett grabs what he can and shoves it in his dump pouch as he heads to find Sergei and Numa where he once again changes magazines.

"What're you guys paid by the hour or something? Let's get!"

The whiley old gross guy hitman puts the radio into his ear and listens in to his enemy's communication
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Feb 7, 2023 6:28 pm
The tower comms are buzzing as Brett tunes in,
Fire team down on 25, halon systems deployed. Heavy assault team approaching elevators. What's the status on that drone?

Negative on remote operation, going to have to hotwire it.

Copy that, entering elevators now.
Feb 8, 2023 2:32 am
"Fuckin knew we should have grabbed that drone. Heavy assault squad is here, they're going to try and hotwire the drone. Prepare for cotnact."

Brett slings his rifle and readies his shiny new smg, then he grabs a grenade he got off the corpo corpso and heads back down to he elevators but holds around the corner to avoid the turrets. He stops only to grab a mag or two off the dead guy
OOC:
what kind of grenades did I get?
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Feb 8, 2023 4:55 am
Getting a quick idea, Sergei leaves the lab and runs down the hallway. He grabs the fallen security guard with one hand, hoisting him up and positioning him between himself and the turrets. Using the guard as a shield, he grabs onto the drone and attempts to drag it down the hallway.

Rolls

Athletics (DEX) - (1d10+10)

(2) + 10 = 12

Feb 8, 2023 6:07 pm
OOC:
tear gas x2
Feb 8, 2023 6:09 pm
The security turret fires automatically at Sergei as he reaches for the drone but the Russian is quick and drags the drone around the corner just in time.

Rolls

Attack, Damage - (1d20+8, 3d6)

1d20+8 : (2) + 8 = 10

3d6 : (425) = 11

Feb 8, 2023 6:42 pm
No longer in comms, Flesher shouts down from the roof access: i still hear fire down there! What the hell is taking so long?!
Then she pops into comms to reach Carlisle:
eta? We are fucked if the timing isn’t perfect
Feb 8, 2023 6:49 pm
Carlisle comes back on the comms,

Sixty seconds to exfil
Feb 8, 2023 7:49 pm
Brett bursts into laughter and high fives Sergei

"Holy shit! Haha! You got the drone! Sweet guy Sergei! How do we hotwire this thing?"
OOC:
also what type of grenades did the guy have mang?
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Feb 8, 2023 8:36 pm
OOC:
tear gas x2
Feb 8, 2023 8:56 pm
Into Comms: one minute until Carlisle gets close! Remember, he ain’t landing. Let’s not make him circle.
Feb 9, 2023 4:07 am
"Grab the object from the lab and then help me with this drone. Might be too big or too heavy, but we try, da?"

Sergei attempts to manhandle the drone to the mechanical room and try to climb onto the roof with it.

Rolls

Athletics (DEX) - (1d10+10)

(7) + 10 = 17

Feb 9, 2023 4:18 am
Brett runs to the lab and looks for the golden poo he's supposed to grab
Feb 9, 2023 4:36 am
Sergei finds that the drone is actually made of some sort of lightweight composite material and folds up conveniently into something that would fit in a backpack. He is able to get it to the mechanical room without trouble.

Brett dashes into the bio lab which is filling up quickly with the halon. He spies and object that looks like a metal case sitting atop a deactivated laser field. He grabs the case and his comms come online...

Please, get me out of here! I can't take it anymore!
Feb 9, 2023 9:02 pm
Sergei hauls the folded drone to the roof, and sweeps the area for an adversaries and awaits extrication.
Feb 10, 2023 12:51 am
In comms
"Oh! Uhh... OK. Hi. Where are you? Who are you?"
Feb 10, 2023 1:06 am
Sergei makes it to the roof just in time to see the VTOL on the horizon. Flesher is there to greet him with a brand new sniper rifle.

Brett queries the interloper on comms and gets an immediate reply,

Who doesn't make sense, where I am is in the Faraday case you now hold.

Brett hears the 'ding' of the elevator bank from down the hall,

There are more hostile units incoming, time to engagement is seven seconds.
Feb 10, 2023 1:15 am
Comms:

Stop sucking each others cocks down there and get your asses on the roof. VTOL inbound.
Feb 10, 2023 3:26 am
Brett bounces back to Numa and takes up a firing position with eyes down the hallway. Finger in trigger waiting for a dick shot

"Get on up there, big guy. I'm right behind you."
Feb 10, 2023 6:59 am
Numa flips his AR glasses up. "Fuck yeah, mission accomplished." he grins through a bloody nose and slightly singed clothes. Numa packs up and gets ready to evac.
Feb 10, 2023 3:38 pm
we are cutting this one close, chooms!!
Feb 10, 2023 8:32 pm
"Fuckin aye! Good work, Choom. Now get up that hatch. I got your back."

Brett's eyes shift down down to the case he's holding

"Hey smart case, how many are on their way and what do they have?"
Feb 10, 2023 10:25 pm
Brett waits for a response before handing the case to Numa to bring with him. He quickly scans the room for a first aid or emergency kit
Feb 10, 2023 10:41 pm
While Sergei waits for the others, he searches the drone for any kind of tracking or position transmitting device or antenna.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+11)

(5) + 11 = 16

Feb 11, 2023 1:48 am
Brett's comms chirp again,

Eight individuals in ballistic armor with heavy assault weaponry, exiting elevators now.

Numa takes the case from Brett and runs for the maintenance room hatch while Brett covers his exit. Just as Brett reaches the end of the hallway he sees the first of the heavily armored troops pop out and launch a gas canister at him. Brett slams shut the service door and begins ascending the ladder to the roof.
Up top Sergei does a quick rundown of the drone and finds it has an LED readout that clearly indicates tracking capabilities though without tools he has no way of accessing the interior of the drone where such a big would surely be located.
Feb 11, 2023 2:09 am
"We need to disarm the tracking on this drone. Anybody have any ideas? Something to block signal?"
Feb 11, 2023 2:10 am
Brett hears Sergei and his eyes fall int he case in Numa's hands.

"Hey my buddy in the case! Can you disarm the tracker on the drone?"
Feb 11, 2023 6:07 pm
you can do it all on our way outta here. Let’s fkn shut this roof access and go! They may send air support and then we are all zeroed!
Feb 12, 2023 10:01 pm
Brett's comms come in,

If you open the Faraday case I can disable it.

The VTOL roars overhead and the side door opens. The massive vehicle reduces altitude until it is only five feet from the rooftop and the power of it's engines nearly takes your feet out from under you. Carlisle is in the cargo hold smiling at you as he clips and lights a cigar. He motions for you all to board. Sitting next to Carlisle is another nomad with several tattoos that match Carlisle's...
OOC:
@Pedrop you're up!
Feb 13, 2023 6:14 am
In Comms to Carlisle
"Hey, Car! You got an emergency kit in that thing?"

Brett quickly scans the inside of the vtol for an emergency kit
Feb 13, 2023 6:36 am
Carlisle looks over to the framed out med kit on the cargo wall and jerks the pack out. He tosses it to Brett as he clambers aboard.
Feb 13, 2023 7:09 am
Brett looks for an emergency blanket in the kit
Feb 13, 2023 9:35 am
The "new" nomad, that is going by the Neon Prophet handle in the circles - what will become apparent soon enough - lights his own cigarette from Carlisle's fire and says to him, in comms because machine engines wouldn't allow any normal conversation:
"So those are the freaking kids I will be driving with from now on? 'k... could be much worse. Maybe I won't have to babysit them after all. Hope Father is right about them."
OOC:
I thought that there should be some reason why Carlisle is "exchanged" for Neon and it could be some kind of order from higher ups in their nomad family's ranks. What does it mean or could mean - I don't know yet:) Hope we will develop it together if there will be such will.
Neon is middle-aged man. Could be in his late 30ties or even 40ties - as apparently life has brought some toll on him. But in the same time when he stands up to give a helping hand to next team member jumping aboard the VTOL - one can see that his moves are light and brisk as he could be a little younger then he initially looks. Gray coat, BIG Colt AMT at his right hip and Kendachi's folding machete at his left.

Messy hair... or careful hairstyle arranged to look this way? Face with "perseverance" written all over it... but one very curious and always observing eye. As in the place of the other eye socket is a metal-looking eyepatch, very crude, almost old-school... or could it be just semi transparent cover for a hidden cybereye? All of this made an image of a man that certainly wants to be perceived in one way, as traditional almost cowboy-like nomad... but in the same time there is too many contrasts in him... to allow a careful observer settle and believe he is only that.

After helping the next team member getting on the VLOT Neon will turn to Mr. Brett and says in the comms:
"Name's: Neon Prophet. But you can call me Neon... or Prophet - whatever you believe more: I am" - he smiles - "Do you need any help with this, boy?"
Feb 13, 2023 9:44 am
OOC:
Just out of curiosity I asked ChatGPT to correct and develop my Neon's description. I think it done it better:) But you tell me:
Neon is a man in the prime of his life. He could be in his late thirties or even early forties, but despite the signs of wear and tear that life has taken on him, he moves with the agility of a much younger man. He wears a gray coat over his broad shoulders, a BIG Colt AMT pistol holstered at his right hip, and a Kendachi folding machete at his left.

His hair is unkempt, but there's a suggestion that this might be a calculated style choice. His face is weathered, marked by lines of determination, but his one good eye is bright and observant, scanning his surroundings with a hunter's gaze. The metal eyepatch covering his other eye socket is crude and almost old-fashioned, or could it be a semi-transparent cover for a cybernetic eye? Either way, the overall effect is of a man who wants to be perceived as a traditional, almost cowboy-like nomad, but there are too many contrasts in his appearance and bearing to make the picture completely clear.
Feb 13, 2023 11:08 am
OOC:
Damn that's pretty good for an AI...
Numa takes the offered hand and climbs aboard. "Mwen kontan rekonèt ou," he greets the new guy. "The name's Numa."
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Feb 13, 2023 4:13 pm
OOC:
Both are great descriptions! And yes there is an e-blanket in the kit for Brett.
Feb 13, 2023 5:26 pm
call me Flesher, daddy the medtech can’t help but flirt although she knows from first sight that there’s nothing there with this VTOL operator. She climbs aboard making full use of his help, not from need but more from stroking the male ego. She’s feeling rather playful knowing that once they are in flight, she has wounds to attend.
Feb 13, 2023 7:22 pm
Brett hands the e blanket to Sergei

In comms
"Wrap this around the drone! So they don't follow us!"

Then, while boarding the vtol he turns to Neon Prophet as he speaks. He looks him over then turns to Carlisle

In comms
"You get fuckin old or something, Car? Why the replacement?"
Feb 13, 2023 9:03 pm
Sergei takes the Mylar blanket and completely wraps the drone, effectively blocking any transmissions.

Sergei grunt’s approvingly at Brett and boards the VTOL. He looks the newcomer up and down expressionlessly.

"Try not to die New-Carlisle. If you live long enough, I learn name. Most do not."

Carlisle

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Feb 14, 2023 12:01 am
Carlisle

"It's just the best of us that gets to get old ya daft twat, you should be so lucky! Nah, family business takes me away, kind ya can't refuse, follow? It's alright, Prophet here is a hell of a wheelman, taught the scrub everything I know. Besides that, trust 'im with my life don't I? He won't let you down. Now can we please get the fuck out of here?"

Carlisle bangs on the VTOL hull two times and the pilot begins to peel off. Just then, the hatch to the roof access blows open as if breached by charge. A head pops up followed by a LAW.

"Fuckin 'ell, GO GO GO!" Carlisle yells to the pilot but the craft can't get up to speed fast enough to beat the trigger finger. The projectile streaks towards the VTOL faster than you can blink and impacts the portside engine. The craft shakes violently and lurches to one side as the pilot shouts "Grab hold we're going down!"

The sound of the engines deafens you as everything begins to spin! The drone goes out the door as does the medkit and anything not strapped to your body! The veterans among you bear down to push blood up to their brains as the spin becomes high velocity, this is gonna be one hell of a landing somewhere down below in Night City...

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