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Feb 14, 2023 12:13 am

Feb 14, 2023 12:13 am

*SLAP*

"Wake up cunt! Don't go tourist on me now!"

Carlisle is already salvaging what he can from the wreck, along with the deceased pilot's sidearm. The impact of the VTOL cratered a liquor store and everything through the cargo door is wreck and rubble. The locals hit the skids when they saw the bird plummet but it won't be long before the rubber-necks gather round.

"This is Tiger Claw territory and you lot don't wanna scrap with them! Not to mention Arasaka who'll be right up our asses this close to the tower, we need to get off the streets NOW!"

Feb 14, 2023 12:25 am

Feb 14, 2023 12:25 am

Sergei snaps too and instinctively checks to see if his gear, including his AK is still on his person. Then the crushing reality hits him. The drone. Pinchy the drone.

"Mother cock suck. We lost Pinchy!"

Feb 14, 2023 12:39 am

Feb 14, 2023 12:39 am

OOC:

Your weapons and gear is all there.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 14, 2023 1:03 am

Feb 14, 2023 1:03 am

As the world comes into view Brett fumbles for his retention sling and gets a handle on his weapon. He tries to stand up and yawn. For some reason he feels great and wanders over to the others while they discuss matters he doesn't know anything about. Looking around him he can't help but feel like something is wrong.

Then it rushes back. He checks his bag, see how much he still has and addresses his comrades

"Anybody hurt? If not we need to go!"

Once he gets eyes on his shit, Brett moves to exit the vehicle and takes a look around

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Feb 14, 2023 1:09 am

Feb 14, 2023 1:09 am

"Oh... motherfuckers... you... really know... how to party... We just met, and my head feels like next day after two glasses of Uncle John's moonshine already..." - Neon crawled out from under one of the metal bars that were the part of VTOL just few seconds ago. He checks and sees that his trusty Colt and Machete are on him, and says reassured:
"Two trustworthy friends still with me. What about the others? You are too ugly, Big Guy for me to stay at this gig only with you! Besides Carlisle is right, we may need every fucking gun we can find, no later then this 3 minute track will end. Or is it just a static in my head?" - saying that Neon hit his head with left fist as he would like to throw out something of it.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Feb 14, 2023 1:30 am

Feb 14, 2023 1:30 am

OOC:

I started to write my post just before Consummate_Monster posted his.

"Oh... Mr. Brett... I presume... I see we can agree already. Let's get out of here. As fast as we can. But first I take the horny lady out and you get the friendly tech guy? Out of this rumble of course. Then we go. Still having an agreement?" - Neon winked to Brett.

Then to Sergei: "So how does your dog look like, again? You'r sure you had it on you when we fell?"

OOC:

;-P

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Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 14, 2023 6:18 am

Feb 14, 2023 6:18 am

Brett squints one eye at the Neon Prophet and smiles as he nods.

"Oh yeah. Full agreement. We need to bounce before more cylon's get here."

In comms:
"C'mon ramblers. Let's get rambling. Make sure we still have possession of the case."

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 14, 2023 6:39 am

Feb 14, 2023 6:39 am

"And I thought computer crashes were bad, but fuck me upside down and twirl me like an umbrella, but that hurt." Numa groans from the rear of the VTOL wreckage. He is dangling from his harness, his chest bruised from the impact, and he tastes blood in his mouth from a bit tongue. He breathes a sigh of relief his cyberdeck got lodged in the floor between the seats and seems, on first glance, to be intact. But electronics were sensitive and causes a pit of dread in his gut to form that is now fighting the nausea already making a home there. He releases his safety harness and half falls, half slides down the angled floor of the VTOL. He reaches back and grabs his deck, giving it a little shake next to his ear. "Don't hear any rattling. Might still be ok. Let's get out while we can. Anyone see where the drone fell?"

Feb 14, 2023 2:57 pm

Feb 14, 2023 2:57 pm

The case from the lab is wedged beneath the pilots seat from the rear, It seems to be intact.

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Feb 14, 2023 4:31 pm

Feb 14, 2023 4:31 pm

OOC:

my instinct says that Flesher passed out from the Gs. Neon May have to carry her for awhile. But she had strapped that new rifle to her back in case someone in the crew wanted to claim it.

Last edited February 14, 2023 4:32 pm

Feb 14, 2023 5:45 pm

Feb 14, 2023 5:45 pm

Stepping out of the wreckage you look around and see that you are in Japantown on the edge of the waterfront. Colorful lights and paper lanterns are strewn about the ruined street along with several pedestrian bodies. Sirens can be heard in the distance...

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 15, 2023 1:37 am

Feb 15, 2023 1:37 am

In comms:
"Let's go! Exfil is a bust and I hear sirens. Grab the case and let's boogy."

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Feb 15, 2023 1:37 am

Feb 15, 2023 1:37 am

Keeping to the plan Neon get's back to VTOL looking for woman that Carlisle told him was called "Flesher". And then he recalls to himself that she, herself told him her handle just minutes ago... must be effects of the crush still. Soon he noticed that one of the seats was almost torn out from its place and has fallen to its side. As he expected, he found Flesher lying behind it. In comms:
Hey... Brats... we have sleeping princess here... luckily it doesn't look as eternal slumber... yet. Any one wants to give her a waking up kiss? By a slap?

Hearing the coming sirens he adds:
Sorry, but that fun will have to wait. Fucking boys scouts are reacting suspiciously fast to our glorious arrival in the district...

Saying that Prophet walks towards Flesher, tries to check if there are any signs of damaged spine and... shrugs his arms... as he would like to say "As if I fucking knew anything about it". Then he unties the belts form Flesher and throws her over his right shoulder. Finally walking out of the wreckage as fast as he can without possibility of dropping her to the ground.

Feb 15, 2023 2:05 am

Feb 15, 2023 2:05 am

Sergei changes his AK’s magazine and lifts it to the big ready position.

Da, Choombata. Let’s make like tree and fuck off.

He looks around the wreckage for an alley to leave through to minimize their exposure to the boys in blue.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 15, 2023 7:13 am

Feb 15, 2023 7:13 am

Brett, seeing no one else is grabbing the case, goes back into the wreckage and grabs the case. He then makes sure his rifle, pistol, and shiny new smg all have fresh mags before heading back out

Feb 15, 2023 2:19 pm

Feb 15, 2023 2:19 pm

Neon Prophet hoists Flesher from the wreck while Sergei runs point. The mad Russian spots and alley way not more than 100 feet from their position between two enormous residential towers. Numa's deck seems to be intact if not a little singed from the hellhound's fire feedback, he tries to recall where over the city the drone could have been lost but between the spin and the smoke he realizes it could be literally anywhere. Brett hops back into the twisted hull of the VTOL for the case and as he picks it up he notices the case itself has been damaged. His comms open up:

Your pilot is deceased, all other members of your group show positive vital signs. There are six police cruisers and a Trauma Team VTOL inbound. I have scrambled the police cruisers nav systems but the Trauma Team VTOL will arrive in forty-five seconds. Night City High Threat Response has been alerted. No information on High Threat Response Team vector.

Feb 15, 2023 2:28 pm

Feb 15, 2023 2:28 pm

Lets fucking move!

Sergei moves towards the alley, at the ready, sweeping his field of vision around to assess for any potential hostiles. Once there he looks for any cover and directs the rest of the group as necessary.

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Feb 15, 2023 5:46 pm

Feb 15, 2023 5:46 pm

Deep in Flesher’s unconscious mind, there stirs a memory of easier days long ago when she had just met her mentor, a Ripperdoc from Cairo, Egypt. He had a short mohawk afro with tribal tattoos on either side of his head. All of his cyberenhancements were custom. She remembers thinking that she had never met anyone like him. That moment, even before they were introduced, changed the course of her life. She went from not even knowing anything about the streets to knowing that she’d spend the rest of her days off grid and flirting with shadows. Her parents were furious and she recalls thinking how much she liked it. They were fine as parents but her entire family had fucked it all up by trusting big corpos. Never again.
She started to wake, hearing shouts and being jostled about on the shoulder of…
what the motherloving fuck happened?! Put me down, you gonk! My legs work just fine.

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Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Feb 15, 2023 7:02 pm

Feb 15, 2023 7:02 pm

Neon seats down Flesher at the nearby bench. Doing so in a way that couldn’t be further away from being called delicate. Then he adds, in short soldierly words:
„About fucking time. Than start walking. Towards the alley Sergei is securing."

And runs towards the alley Sergei choose as their escape way, drawing his heavy Colt pistol on the way. Leans against the wall on the opposite site than Sergei, nods to him and says at comms:
Going to secure our fronts, Russian brother. You are protecting our rear - as I see it. Direct the sheep after Prophet, as any good Shepherd should.

Saying so: Neon runs down the alley looking for good positon to take in order to secure group’s tactical retreat.

Feb 15, 2023 7:09 pm

Feb 15, 2023 7:09 pm

https://i.imgur.com/qkg7XAO.jpg

The crew hustles down the alley and as they near the far end they see it let out into a busy city center of Japantown. People are crouching in vendor stalls and running every which way, obviously spooked by the sound of the impact one block over. The sirens are getting closer and overhead you hear the twin turbines of a Trauma Team VTOL roar by.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 16, 2023 3:11 am

Feb 16, 2023 3:11 am

In comms
"Weapons down! Blend into the crowd."

Brett puts his rifle and smg into the bag but keeps his pistol on his hip. He heads into the crowd outside of the alley matching their hustle and bustle and looks for another alley opposite their position.

OOC:

Is there a current equivalent to Uber?

Last edited February 16, 2023 4:49 am

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Feb 16, 2023 5:07 am

Feb 16, 2023 5:07 am

OOC:

although my image for Flesher shows Trauma Team outfit/gear, she dresses more urban tribal and rocks tattoos and piercings. Her Trauma Team days are mostly behind her. She will suit up if the money’s right though.

Feb 16, 2023 5:17 am

Feb 16, 2023 5:17 am

Sergei stashes his AK in a bag and motions for the others to do as Brett says as well.

Be cool. Don’t mob all together but don’t stray too far. Do like Brett say. Blend in.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Feb 16, 2023 8:10 am

Feb 16, 2023 8:10 am

As Neon was at the head of the group, he holsters his gun first, hiding it under his coat, which he pulls tighter over himself. Then slows down to a walk and soon stands in front of one of the stalls. Pretending he is looking for something to buy. In the same time he tries to feel the crowd… if it has its natural chaotic flow… or are there any disturbances… of some foreign forces not so much interested in buying things they do not really need… but rather to catch or kill somebody… somebody like them.

OOC:

I figured out the roll will be needed, hope it will be the right stat.

Eventually if everything will seem ok - for now - he will wait for the most of the group to pass him, and join them this time staying at their rear.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+9)

(6) + 9 = 15

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 16, 2023 8:27 am

Feb 16, 2023 8:27 am

Numa uses the time to assess his clothes and grimaces at what he finds. Stains, rips, smudges, and wrinkles. He doesn't have time to shop for anything proper, but a large coat would help hide most of the damage and make him slightly less conspicuous. He quickly browses and clothing shops for a cheap long coat. "I look like shit. And conspicuous. Gonna buy a coat to hide most of the damage. I suggest you do too." he sends over comms.

Last edited February 16, 2023 8:28 am

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Feb 16, 2023 4:43 pm

Feb 16, 2023 4:43 pm

Flesher hears Numa and checks herself out. Surprisingly, perhaps because she passed out, there are not many rips in her clothes. The smudges of debris and dirt are easily brushed off. So she pretends that the sniper rifle is a cane helping her with a lame leg and and shuffles off to the alley to take cover in the shadows.

OOC:

Did you say the medkit was also lost in the crash? Because there are some injuries to attend to and this may be a good time to find an empty room somewhere and patch up.

Feb 17, 2023 12:38 am

Feb 17, 2023 12:38 am

OOC:

yes the medkit was lost

Neon and Numa consider a little light shopping but quickly realize that the people in the market are all running in terror from the building leveling crash that they caused one block over.

Brett spots an outlet on the other side of the bazaar, several possible parts of egress in fact. Choosing one at random he leads the procession through the panicked crowd and once more into the alleyways.

OOC:

there is definitely a 'cyber-uber'

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 17, 2023 7:30 am

Feb 17, 2023 7:30 am

Seeing as how no one is paying attention, Numa helps himself to a five-finger discount on whatever coat is more convenient to snatch and looks like it will fit him.

OOC:

Adding a roll just in case.

Rolls

Pick Pocket (TECH) - (1d10+7)

(8) + 7 = 15

Feb 17, 2023 5:46 pm

Feb 17, 2023 5:46 pm

Numa swipes a fine looking coat in the latest neo-japanese fashion and quickly dons the garment. Those around are far too concerned with saving their own asses to notice. As the crew makes their way through the marketplace they near the alley at the far end aiming to put even more distance between themselves and the disaster behind them. Unfortunately this pathway seems to have a small crew of brightly colored gangers loitering about staring back in towards the marketplace in wonder of the recent cacophony. One of them, a blonde Asian woman with a red vinyl trench coat and bikini underneath spots the crew headed towards the alley and points you out to her companions. Although you cannot hear what is said you are dismayed simply to be noticed...

Feb 17, 2023 5:48 pm

Feb 17, 2023 5:48 pm

Brett's comms open once more...

Seven individuals in the alleyway ahead possessing multiple cybernetic enhancements have just initiated shortwave communication to another party indicating your presence...

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 18, 2023 1:22 am

Feb 18, 2023 1:22 am

OOC:

Did I see another alley or is this the only one? Also, does Brett know where he is? Or at least does he know of a location near here? Somewhere he could give an address to?

"Cybernetics huh? OK mysterious voice, what cybernetics are they rocking?"

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Feb 18, 2023 1:26 am

Feb 18, 2023 1:26 am

OOC:

There are several alleys nearby, this is an open air marketplace in a skyscraper mega city of the future, you got alleyways coming out your a$$ ;)

You know you are in the Japantown sector of Night City, just across the water from Arasaka corporate center. Based on the salt air smell you figure you are fairly close to the water itself.

Feb 18, 2023 1:33 am

Feb 18, 2023 1:33 am

One again by comm,

Spinal neuro enhancements, advanced retinal targeting, multiple musculoskeletal enhancements, concealed skeletal weaponry.

Feb 18, 2023 2:07 am

Feb 18, 2023 2:07 am

Assuming Sergei has a visual on the gang, he hurriedly directs the rest of the group in a different direction altogether.

New-Carisle, don’t you have some fucking Gypsy to give ride? I thought that was whole deal.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 18, 2023 4:23 am

Feb 18, 2023 4:23 am

In comms
"These guys are chromed terminators. They out number us and they're backed by Arasaka, so you know who they just put a call in to. Im thinking we take another alley. Maybe set up a hasty defense. Or... maybe money talks. Whatchu think, Red?"

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Feb 18, 2023 4:26 am

Feb 18, 2023 4:26 am

We bounce. Never start a fight you don’t know you can win.

Feb 18, 2023 4:56 am

Feb 18, 2023 4:56 am

The crew heads for an alt route but you can see the Tygers following after you at a trot. No words, no taunts, they just all start after you as a single unit. Quite unnerving really.

The next alley over is empty and has service doors on either side leading into adjacent businesses; on the left a ramen house and on the right a palm reader. Up ahead the alley let's out onto a main street but the sound of sirens from that way is louder than before...

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 18, 2023 5:05 am

Feb 18, 2023 5:05 am

"Agreed. Let's get inside a building and then find an exit to an alleyway. Might be easier to lose anyone in an enclosed space."

OOC:

Any department store or other large shopping center that is mostly inside?

Feb 18, 2023 5:07 am

Feb 18, 2023 5:07 am

OOC:

Wrong neck of the woods for a department store, think china town night market

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Feb 18, 2023 8:09 am

Feb 18, 2023 8:09 am

Flesher has no interest in collecting more enemies. She ducks into the next alley with the crew and nods toward the ramen place. She could use a meal.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 18, 2023 7:46 pm

Feb 18, 2023 7:46 pm

"Ramen? You don't want to get your fortune read?"

Brett quickly looks up and compares the height of both buildings

Feb 18, 2023 11:31 pm

Feb 18, 2023 11:31 pm

Both buildings are of equal height, an estimated twenty stories tall. While the ground floor are businesses the upper stories are likely residential.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 19, 2023 12:46 am

Feb 19, 2023 12:46 am

"Alright. Noodle heaven it is."

Brett taps Sergei on the shoulder and takes a rear facing position near the alley wall by the door. He pulls his rifle back out and sights down the alley ready to issue suppressing fire.

Feb 19, 2023 7:41 am

Feb 19, 2023 7:41 am

Sergei takes Brett’s lead and does the same.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 19, 2023 9:15 am

Feb 19, 2023 9:15 am

"Way to not blend in," Numa mutters to himself before rushing down the alley with the others.

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Feb 19, 2023 6:24 pm

Feb 19, 2023 6:24 pm

You quickly file into the ramen shop and find a variety of people in various states of panic. Some crouch beneath the tables, some stand around the windows looking out, some are completely unperturbed and sit eating placidly... All turn to look at the armored cyberpunks poorly concealing long arms as they shuffle in. The hostess stares at you in shock as if not sure what to say...

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 19, 2023 7:16 pm

Feb 19, 2023 7:16 pm

Brett closes the door behind them and locks it. He looks at the employees before raising his eyebrows as if to say, "Meh"

He then produces a wad of cash

"Pick up, for Walter White."

Feb 19, 2023 8:12 pm

Feb 19, 2023 8:12 pm

The hostess looks at the cash and then looks at the chef standing behind the raw bar, chef knife in hand. He looks at Brett for a split second and then nods his head towards the kitchen. The hostess takes the money and says "Please, exit through the kitchen to loading dock, other side of building."

As you follow the hostess back towards the kitchen, once you are out of sight of the restaurant patrons the hostess whispers to you "I say that for guests to hear. Hide in walk-in and we tell police you ran out back door."

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Feb 19, 2023 8:26 pm

Feb 19, 2023 8:26 pm

Flesher was actually considering getting a bowl of broth and noodles, but the whole scene developed rather quickly. She sees that there are soft boiled eggs in the walk-in and pops one in her mouth as soon as the hostess lady was out of sight.

OOC:

Is it still possible to hear the going’s on in the cafe from in the walk-in? Flesher will want to verify the lady’s story.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 19, 2023 10:11 pm

Feb 19, 2023 10:11 pm

Mr. Brett allows his eyes to unfocus slightly and take the waitress in in her entirety as she speaks. He considers her words and body language....

Rolls

Human Perception - (1d10+8)

(8) + 8 = 16

Feb 20, 2023 2:33 am

Feb 20, 2023 2:33 am

Although the hostess seems shaken by the recent massive explosion one block over she does not exhibit the tells of lying.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 20, 2023 4:16 am

Feb 20, 2023 4:16 am

Brett palms her half the money and holds the other half up to make a point

"You tell that to anyone that comes looking."

With that he backs into the fridge holding the rest of the money up in the universal sign for half now, half when we're safe

OOC:

once the door is closed Brett looks for anything he can use as a cup and put it up to the door so he can listen

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Feb 20, 2023 4:42 am

Feb 20, 2023 4:42 am

Sergei draws down on the door ready to fire upon anyone who opens with ill intentions. He listens carefully for any sign of what’s going on outside.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+11)

(9) + 11 = 20

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 20, 2023 4:51 am

Feb 20, 2023 4:51 am

Oh yeah. I should roll many dice and numbers

Rolls

Perception - (1d10+8)

(9) + 8 = 17

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Feb 20, 2023 6:55 am

Feb 20, 2023 6:55 am

OOC:

Sorry, but I don't play at weekends. Read all, but not entirely sure I understand everything. So we are at the freezer room in the back of ramen restaurant? With only one exit?? Any ventilation?

Neon seeing that Sergei and Mr. Brett are guarding the door Neon looks around the room for any additional exit from the room. Especially checking the floor and celling.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+9)

(5) + 9 = 14

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 20, 2023 7:14 am

Feb 20, 2023 7:14 am

Numa trusts the noodle shop owner instinctively and gives a very slight bow of thanks and is the first to enter the freezer.

Feb 20, 2023 4:24 pm

Feb 20, 2023 4:24 pm

OOC:

It is not a freezer. A "walk-in" is a refrigerator. I guess you haven’t worked in a restaurant before ;)

Last edited February 20, 2023 10:41 pm

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 21, 2023 1:24 am

Feb 21, 2023 1:24 am

Brett's eyes wander down to he case again. He wraps a hand around the handle

"Hey... uh... Choom. Anybody coming our way? Can you let me know if anyone is coming?"

Feb 21, 2023 2:26 am

Feb 21, 2023 2:26 am

The door to the walk-in is thick and insulated, no sound passes through regardless of the size of the cup used to spy. The crew waits with baited breath and then suddenly there is a loud bump against the walk-in door and some yelling from outside. Brett, hand on handle, nearly rips the door open but Numa gives him a look that says "trust the process" and Brett holds back. After three very chilly minutes and three hard-boiled eggs down Flesher's throat, the door slowly opens from the outside. A bruised and trembling hostess peeks inside and nods that all is clear.

As you step out you see there has been a commotion in the kitchen, as though seven angry thugs who were not fucking around had recently tore through the place. The hostess says,

"I tell them you went out the dock, they believe me."

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 21, 2023 7:36 am

Feb 21, 2023 7:36 am

Brett looks at the waitress' battered face. Deep within him his blood begins to boil and all sound in the world is replaced with a cacophony of thousands of boots marching in time on pavement and warriors screaming. The sound grow louder and louder with every heart beat welling up inside him. He thrusts himself in a deep bow before the bruised woman.

"本当にありがとう!"
(Hontouniargatou, a deeply honorific thank you in Japanese)

Mr. Brett stands back up and hands the waitress the remaining money plus a bonus. The maniac then turns to Sergei, his cold blue eyes burn red with violence.

Feb 21, 2023 8:00 am

Feb 21, 2023 8:00 am

We will get them, friend. Just not tonight. Always come from a position of power. We see one on the street. Bang. Dead man. Now let us go before this was for nothing. Thank you, miss.

Sergei also bows, albeit it less deeply and more rushed.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Feb 21, 2023 9:57 am

Feb 21, 2023 9:57 am

Neon shakes his head with a disgust of what they have done to the poor hostess, but says nothing. Bows hastily and fallows Sergei and Brett.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 21, 2023 2:24 pm

Feb 21, 2023 2:24 pm

Numa makes a mental note of the ramen shop name for a later time. He also gives a quick but deep bow of thanks and follows the others.

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Feb 21, 2023 4:37 pm

Feb 21, 2023 4:37 pm

Flescher, seeing that the bowing has been sufficient, simply pushes her way out of the walk in and with the crew back out onto the street. She knows there are injuries to heal but has no supplies. She wonders how long it will take someone to say anything.

Feb 21, 2023 8:35 pm

Feb 21, 2023 8:35 pm

Now standing back out in the alley, there is the fortune teller shop, the main street ahead and the market behind you...

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 22, 2023 4:35 am

Feb 22, 2023 4:35 am

Brett recommends that they head away from the gangsters and look for an unoccupied car.

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Feb 22, 2023 8:19 am

Feb 22, 2023 8:19 am

"Well, I’m not sure if you choombatas noticed, but our medkit dropped off that VTOL on its way to hell. I’m not fixing up any bullet holes with cash, so we might want to head to the market and bargain hunt.

Last edited February 22, 2023 8:19 am

Feb 22, 2023 8:59 am

Feb 22, 2023 8:59 am

This place is fucking chaos. No one is selling shit. We find car and get the fuck out of here before they set up checkpoints.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 22, 2023 1:05 pm

Feb 22, 2023 1:05 pm

"A car is a good idea, but it would have to be large to fit all of us. We could also split up, make it harder to track us." Numa looks around, judging which way would be the best in the current predicament.

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Feb 22, 2023 5:32 pm

Feb 22, 2023 5:32 pm

OOC:

I srsly don’t know. Is anyone injured? Or did the armor absorb it all? Flesher’s reaction depends on assessing injuries. If there are no injuries, she would sarcastically say:

fine, tough guy. Let’s go workout to that museum music you love so much

OOC:

If there are injuries needing attention, she’d sarcastically point to the market and sarcastically say,

sure, gonk, why would anyone be selling anything at that market over there? Shit, in this chaos, we may be able to just klep a medkit

Last edited February 22, 2023 5:39 pm

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 22, 2023 7:30 pm

Feb 22, 2023 7:30 pm

"Stealing is great! But the gangs controlling this area are backed by Arasaka. So... Pretty much everyone here wants to kill us. We should steal a car, set an Uber pick up, drive most of the way to the Uber pick up and then skip and hold hands to meet our driver and give a solid 3.5 stars."

Feb 22, 2023 8:02 pm

Feb 22, 2023 8:02 pm

Da.

Sergei looks about for a good target of opportunity for a quick car jack.

New-Carisle can show us driving skill.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+11)

(7) + 11 = 18

Feb 23, 2023 3:51 am

Feb 23, 2023 3:51 am

On the main street at the end of the alley, Sergei sees that the light has turned red and there are a great number of potential rides...

Feb 23, 2023 7:28 am

Feb 23, 2023 7:28 am

Sergei looks to a softer target, preferably with a non-descript ride. Once identified he walks over and opens up the door, unbuckles them and scoops them out of the car.

He takes out a few eddies and tosses them at the poor bastard.

We need it more, Choom

He motions for the others to get in.

Lets see you drive, New-Carlisle.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 23, 2023 7:32 am

Feb 23, 2023 7:32 am

Mr. Brett pulls his shirt up around his face and joins his Russian friend car shopping.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Feb 23, 2023 10:16 am

Feb 23, 2023 10:16 am

"Now you are talking!" - Neon produces a big grin on his face with the prospect of getting his hands at the car steering wheel.
"My fingers started already itching knowing that my ride is getting bored at the safe house. The baby needs my attention every day. I tell ya!"

To the guy lying on the street:
"Don't ya worry, choom. You have a professional here. Leave me your business card, I will get you know where we will leave this poor horse of yours."

Neon takes the seat at the wheel, rise engine revolutions to "heat the machine up", and at the comms:
Cram you arses in. We are going for a trip. Neon way... but you can pray with the Prophet too... for our way to salvation. - he grins again.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 23, 2023 1:23 pm

Feb 23, 2023 1:23 pm

Numa shakes his head with resignation and trusts his companions know what they're doing. He climbs in the back, positioning himself in the center in case any bullets start flying from the sides...

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Feb 23, 2023 3:54 pm

Feb 23, 2023 3:54 pm

Eager to get to their safe house, Flesher climbs in back with Numa.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 23, 2023 8:43 pm

Feb 23, 2023 8:43 pm

Brett climbs in and rolls the window down.

Feb 24, 2023 12:31 am

Feb 24, 2023 12:31 am

The driver is pulled out and tossed aside without much complaint, inside the sedan smells new. Everyone piles in and Prophet jumps behind the wheel. As soon as the doors are closed the vehicle's true owner jumps up and starts running towards the police cars which are forming a barricade in the intersection ahead. You realize now that this is why traffic is stopped, but it's too late to do anything about it. Prophet punches the gas and spins the wheel to pop over the median and into the opposing lane...

OOC:

Pedrop give me a drive land vehicle check DC 20 please

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Feb 24, 2023 12:40 am

Feb 24, 2023 12:40 am

"Let's see if this new car have any soul! Or at least some real power!" - Prophet punches the gas and spins the wheel to pop over the median and into the opposing lane... Flying over it he makes a salute gesture toward police officers with one of his hands.

Rolls

Drive Land Vehicle (REF) DC 20 - (1d10+18)

(6) + 18 = 24

Feb 24, 2023 2:27 am

Feb 24, 2023 2:27 am

OOC:

Holy hell a +18?! That's crazy lol

Feb 24, 2023 3:01 am

Feb 24, 2023 3:01 am

OOC:

Yeah nomad ads their Moto Level to drive and pilot skills

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 24, 2023 5:47 am

Feb 24, 2023 5:47 am

OOC:

Alright, Neon! Let's get it!

Feb 25, 2023 3:31 am

Feb 25, 2023 3:31 am

Neon Prophet punches the accelerator and spins the wheel. The sound of squealing tires and the smell of burning synth-rubber fills the air as the sedan hops the median and peels out in the opposite direction! As the intersection has been blocked there is no traffic to stop you in this direction and Prophet takes full advantage of the open road. His knuckles crack as he grips the wheel and you fly down the highway at the shitbox's full speed!

Brett looks out the back window and sees the cops deploy an aerial drone from the trunk of his car...

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 25, 2023 11:16 am

Feb 25, 2023 11:16 am

OOC:

I'll wait until Numa notices of hears from Brett, but is it possible to hack drones remotely?

Feb 25, 2023 4:28 pm

Feb 25, 2023 4:28 pm

OOC:

Total cluster-fk when it comes to the rules on that. RAW there is no wireless device hacking in CPR, unlike the anime which totally has it, but then they allow you to access a terminal for hacking within 15 feet but you have to have a wired neural link to do it.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 26, 2023 12:36 am

Feb 26, 2023 12:36 am

"Drone inbound! Let's look for some over passes or parking garages!"

Last edited February 26, 2023 12:36 am

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 26, 2023 6:14 am

Feb 26, 2023 6:14 am

dominion451 says:

OOC:

Total cluster-fk when it comes to the rules on that. RAW there is no wireless device hacking in CPR, unlike the anime which totally has it, but then they allow you to access a terminal for hacking within 15 feet but you have to have a wired neural link to do it.

OOC:

Lol fair enough.

"Shit, just what we need. Parking garage is good. We just need this car to get us somewhere safer." Numa pulls out his deck to do a search of any nearby garages they could use.

OOC:

I'm guessing using the internet counts as a library?

Last edited February 26, 2023 6:15 am

Rolls

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

(10) + 11 = 21

Feb 26, 2023 5:24 pm

Feb 26, 2023 5:24 pm

Numa runs a search and finds a hotel parking garage two blocks over...

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 27, 2023 7:24 am

Feb 27, 2023 7:24 am

"Nearest parking garage is two blocks north. The Hotel Calypso."

Feb 27, 2023 7:49 pm

Feb 27, 2023 7:49 pm

Prophet races away from the drone and whips into the hotel parking garage.

OOC:

What do you do inside? The garage goes down six levels below ground while the hotel above it is fifteen stories high.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Feb 28, 2023 12:21 am

Feb 28, 2023 12:21 am

Neon goes as fast as he can to the first level of underground hotel's garage, drifting in the curvy passages between the floors. Then go at full speed towards the other side of this parking lot... making sure that everyone think they will surly crash at concrete wall that is getting close so damn fast. Breaks in the last moment possible, making the car spin full 180 degrees and finally parks the car perfectly between two other cars parked already at their places, sliding in reverse, stopping in a way that there is exactly 1 cm between wall and rear bumper of the car.
"Not bad. Young one." - he pets the car's steering wheel.

"Now. Next one. We change the car, for another - to loose the drone. And go for another parking lot, if that won't work. Rinse and repeat. Until we loose the tail... or Numa makes it our pet."

He gets out of the car and indeed looks for another car.

Last edited February 28, 2023 12:21 am

Feb 28, 2023 1:21 am

Feb 28, 2023 1:21 am

Nice.

Sergei grunts in approval and starts looking for the next vehicle.

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Feb 28, 2023 1:49 am

Feb 28, 2023 1:49 am

that was so fkn hot, like totally preem, choomba!

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Feb 28, 2023 2:21 am

Feb 28, 2023 2:21 am

Brett looks at Neon, then starts to get out. He stops, looks back at Neon and nods in approval before getting out of the car and looking for any "unconventional" exits he can see

Feb 28, 2023 3:47 am

Feb 28, 2023 3:47 am

Brett sees entrances into the hotel and of course the main entrance/exit to the parking garage.

There are a great number of unattended vehicles in the lot but you have drawn attention from not only gate security but also lookie-lous on the street. Any klep you make here will surely be observed and reported.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Feb 28, 2023 3:00 pm

Feb 28, 2023 3:00 pm

Numa is disconcerted with this thing's capabilities. What tech were they dealing with?

"So, uh, this thing wants to be let out of its case. Do we trust it?"

Feb 28, 2023 8:21 pm

Feb 28, 2023 8:21 pm

That thing is part of our bounty for this fucked up job. It stays in the box and we get paid.

Feb 28, 2023 8:23 pm

Feb 28, 2023 8:23 pm

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Mar 1, 2023 3:31 am

Mar 1, 2023 3:31 am

"It says being locked away is hell and it doesn't want to be property of the corporations. Which, yeah, I can't blame it for that. Maybe we could use it instead?" This was probably a bad idea, but if you wanted to get ahead in life sometimes you had to take risks.

Mar 1, 2023 3:36 am

Mar 1, 2023 3:36 am

Mar 1, 2023 4:22 am

Mar 1, 2023 4:22 am

Not our concern. Jaws paid us to get it. We ask no questions. It stays in the box.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Mar 1, 2023 8:01 am

Mar 1, 2023 8:01 am

OOC:

I’m the only one that not see dominion451 post? They look empty to me?

Mar 1, 2023 8:53 am

Mar 1, 2023 8:53 am

OOC:

you are not alone in that. I see nothing either.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Mar 1, 2023 10:02 am

Mar 1, 2023 10:02 am

In comms(as always with this font):
"But wasn't your purpose to erase the records of your activities by this heist? Maybe that cleaver thing in the box can help us with that... " - Neon wasn't visibly sure if he remembered everything properly from what Carlisle have said him about this current job... that took this horrible curve...

"But once I heard the story about something called Pandora Box... and opening it... was quite fucking, horrible idea... but as long you don't hit the road... you will not discover what is on its end..." - Neon considered Numa worlds.

Then woke up from his thought, refocusing on their current situation: "Let's take the stairs to the lower level, and get the car there. It's to many admirers of my driving skill here... I think."

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Mar 1, 2023 10:03 am

Mar 1, 2023 10:03 am

OOC:

I think those could be private notes, that are only visible to the receiver.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Mar 1, 2023 11:47 am

Mar 1, 2023 11:47 am

"It says it's alive. Which, I'm not sure about that. But let's get a move on first and we can discuss this later. Too many people are staring."

OOC:

Yeah the posts are private comms to my character I believe.

Mar 1, 2023 10:38 pm

Mar 1, 2023 10:38 pm

OOC:

That's correct. The construct is speaking directly to Numa through his comms

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Mar 1, 2023 11:53 pm

Mar 1, 2023 11:53 pm

numa chooma, how about you let it go? Jaws specifically said not to open the case. He said it was some old net Arasaka AI droid. I remember that he used the word, ‘dangerous’ so… yeah.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Mar 2, 2023 2:28 pm

Mar 2, 2023 2:28 pm

"That's true. But also, Jaws kinda screwed us over before and he would definitely lie to us for his benefit. Just sayin'." But he drops the topic for now.

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Mar 2, 2023 3:28 pm

Mar 2, 2023 3:28 pm

you do you, choom. I’m not speaking from trusting Jaws. I’m just saying that we don’t have a medkit, so we can’t afford to risk injury. If circumstances change and we can crack this case in a controlled experiment, fuck Jaws and his thousand eddies. We could make millions klepping this droid from him.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Mar 3, 2023 12:16 am

Mar 3, 2023 12:16 am

Brett's eyebrow jumps up from behind his shades. He slow turns to Flesher

"Go ooon...."

Mar 3, 2023 1:44 am

Mar 3, 2023 1:44 am

The crew hustles over to the stairwell as they banter, they descend to the fourth level underground where they see several potential rides.

Mar 3, 2023 1:53 am

Mar 3, 2023 1:53 am

Take your pick, Choombata, and let’s get the fuck out of here Sergei says to Pedrop.

Mar 3, 2023 3:42 am

Mar 3, 2023 3:42 am

my eye is on that one

https://i.imgur.com/ufwotjn.jpg

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Mar 3, 2023 6:56 am

Mar 3, 2023 6:56 am

Numa nods appreciatively. "Sounds good to me."

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Mar 3, 2023 12:31 pm

Mar 3, 2023 12:31 pm

All in comms:
"Flesher... you don't have a bad taste with a cars, I must say. Let's see how this buty will be open for someone that can really appreciate her assets." - Neon, now completely focused on the car approaches it and checks the security measurement and how to get into it.

After touching few things, checking under the car and looking through the windows: "Numa, choom, could you be so good and check for any less-analog staff guarding this car. Or... maybe you can ask the thing in the box, that if it want to be a part of team so hard... maybe it can show us how useful it is? If it will score cars for us with ease... than as for me, you might as well let it out already."

OOC:

To be honest I don't have to much life experience with stealing cars, especially in cyberpunk word :D :D So I'm not sure how Neon should approach it? Any rolls are in order?

Mar 3, 2023 3:44 pm

Mar 3, 2023 3:44 pm

The car is indeed locked and alarmed as evidenced by the blinking light on the dash Prophet is able to see through the window. Numa would be able to hack it, with a little luck...

OOC:

I'll need an electronics/security check please

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Mar 4, 2023 2:42 am

Mar 4, 2023 2:42 am

Numa rolls his shoulders and cracks his neck. "I got this. How hard can hacking a car be, anyway?" Numa slides on his smart glasses and jacks in.

Rolls

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

(3) + 12 = 15

Mar 4, 2023 2:43 am

Mar 4, 2023 2:43 am

The lock is more advanced than Numa expects for such a hoopty ride but after a moment's work the doors pop and the blinking light stops blinking.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Mar 4, 2023 9:23 am

Mar 4, 2023 9:23 am

Numa does not let on that he had any difficulty. "Easy as finding corruption in a megacorp. Let's go." Numa hops in the front passenger seat.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Mar 4, 2023 10:07 am

Mar 4, 2023 10:07 am

Neon very happy that he will be able to test another car: "Good work choom! I like this group more with each second! I will drive calmly this time, to not bring some attention. But the sooner we get out of this underground prison, the better. Get in chooms!"

Neon takes the driver seat and will drive to upper levels and out of the parking lot, as soon as all the party will be in car. This time trying not to bring to much attention on them.

Last edited March 4, 2023 10:08 am

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Mar 5, 2023 7:00 am

Mar 5, 2023 7:00 am

i call shotgun!
Flesher runs to hop into the front passenger seat. Numa was already there, but Flesher thought why not get closer with our net runner? and sat on his lap.

Last edited March 5, 2023 4:35 pm

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Mar 5, 2023 8:22 am

Mar 5, 2023 8:22 am

"I figured you'd be sitting on my lap eventually but I didn't think it'd be while we're in the middle of a job!" Numa grins as Flesher attempts to sit in the passenger seat he is already occupying.

Mar 5, 2023 4:32 pm

Mar 5, 2023 4:32 pm

[quote="nezzeraj Numa grins as Flesher attempts to sit in the passenger seat he is already occupying.[/quote]

OOC:

Lolol. Total mistake but im gonna go with it ;)

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Mar 6, 2023 6:03 am

Mar 6, 2023 6:03 am

Brett gets into the back by a window. As they leave he keeps an eye open for tails or pigs.

Rolls

Perception - (1d10+8)

(5) + 8 = 13

Mar 6, 2023 3:52 pm

Mar 6, 2023 3:52 pm

Sergei does the same.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+11)

(9) + 11 = 20

Mar 6, 2023 10:04 pm

Mar 6, 2023 10:04 pm

It is not out the back but in front that you spot the fuzz as you are exiting the parking garage. Two of the patrol cars that were blocking off the intersection where your original carjacking took place have arrived and are in a blocking position at the entrance to the parking garage with their officers in a firing stance behind open car doors! Prophet will have to either ram one of the vehicles to get out the front or pop his ride in reverse and figure something else out...

OOC:

if ramming I will need a DC 20 drive check from NP please

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Mar 7, 2023 12:29 am

Mar 7, 2023 12:29 am

Neon driving slower and slower with each meter towards police blockade, making a friendly gesture towards the police officers, in the same time being ready to fully kick the gas pedal, heaving set the optimal gear for such sudden burst:
"You think that they will recognize us from the previous meeting? Or we could play dumb that we are here getting back from the visit at the hotel after celebrating those two lovely birds wedding?" - Neon ended with a nasty grin, still fully focused at the cops, but referring to Flesher and Numa cramped at the front seat.

"Or should I make those car doors an integral part of this pig on the left? Some other ideas?"

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Mar 7, 2023 12:31 am

Mar 7, 2023 12:31 am

OOC:

Didn't want to decide alone, but aren't the faces of your PC on the news/networks? :)

Mar 7, 2023 2:59 am

Mar 7, 2023 2:59 am

Pedrop says:

OOC:

Didn't want to decide alone, but aren't the faces of your PC on the news/networks? :)

Numa scrubbed it all from their network. Floor it.

Mar 7, 2023 4:47 am

Mar 7, 2023 4:47 am

OOC:

Prophet give me a DC15 acting check ;)

Don't forget about luck

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Mar 7, 2023 7:42 am

Mar 7, 2023 7:42 am

OOC:

Here it goes. Adding 2 luck.

Rolls

Acting (COOL) +2 luck - (1d10+8+2)

(5) + 10 = 15

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Mar 7, 2023 7:44 am

Mar 7, 2023 7:44 am

OOC:

lol... it is this Prophet smile that made it... ;)

Mar 7, 2023 4:54 pm

Mar 7, 2023 4:54 pm

The king of nonchalance, Neon Prophet throws a friendly wave to the cops and in their high stress state of mind they roughly wave him aside with a shout of "Move aside!"

Prophet slowly wheels the car past the blockade and begins driving towards downtown.

OOC:

By the skin of your teeth! Nice play!

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Mar 7, 2023 5:47 pm

Mar 7, 2023 5:47 pm

OOC:

fucking well done prophet

Mar 7, 2023 7:30 pm

Mar 7, 2023 7:30 pm

Sergei grunts in approval at Neon Prophet.

New-Carisle… what did you say your name is again?

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Mar 8, 2023 3:12 am

Mar 8, 2023 3:12 am

Flesher, with her flirty voice, says over her shoulder,
"his name is Neon or Prophet, but you can call him Mr. Badass"

Mar 8, 2023 3:16 am

Mar 8, 2023 3:16 am

Well Neon, or Prophet, or Sack Lunch, or whatever you go by, good driving. Welcome to the crew. Now don’t die and make me regret learning your name.

Last edited March 8, 2023 3:16 am

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Mar 8, 2023 5:06 am

Mar 8, 2023 5:06 am

"That's about as big a win with him as you can expect, Neon. Good job Chumba. Hey, after we do the drop is anyone down for froyo?"

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Mar 8, 2023 6:20 am

Mar 8, 2023 6:20 am

"Shit yeah, I love me some froyo. Also, nice driving. Welcome to the team officially." Numa says peaking from behind Flesher's back.

Mar 8, 2023 6:38 am

Mar 8, 2023 6:38 am

Your immediate route is taking you towards downtown and you begin noticing more and more pockets of cromed-out brightly colored gangers looking up as you pass. Brett is fairly certain he catches one reaching for an ear piece as he locks eyes. You know it won't be safe on the road for long...

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Mar 9, 2023 9:20 am

Mar 9, 2023 9:20 am

Neon driving the car clearly pleased with his latest achievement:
"As Flesher said: Call me Neon or Prophet... depending on in what you believe more. Strength of the chrome... or the Divine powers. I'm your man just in the middle between those." - Neon Prophet smiles mysteriously.

Referring to Sergei: "And you, Big Guy? How do they call you on the streets?" - NP knew that, but wanted to level the exchange between them. He works for the clan, but that is more the need of the heart, his own choice, "for the cause"... but Neon Prophet respects only one as his boss: himself.

Answering others: "Thanks chumbas, it is a pleasure to meet you. Froyo - now you are talking! First round on me! BUT... I can feel it... that those street is starting to be as cramped as our passenger seat... and it is not LOVE that is in the air..." - NP point to the pickup with some gangers on the rear pack. And starts to accelerate gradually...

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Mar 9, 2023 9:20 am

Mar 9, 2023 9:20 am

OOC:

Besides I don't know where we are heading - but I'm sure my PC would know that:)

Mar 9, 2023 4:02 pm

Mar 9, 2023 4:02 pm

Just Sergei. Serj if I like you. When Brett and I first started, he told me The Bear would be good code name. I thought, that’s good, bear strong. Then I find out one big gay joke. Not a problem for people who like cock, but not really my thing. So now just Sergei.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Mar 9, 2023 6:06 pm

Mar 9, 2023 6:06 pm

"Haha! Oh yeah, oh man I forgot about that. You went to a fixer with that handle! Ah... hey look guys. We need to switch cars. Break up into a two car convoy. We should also consider that these chumps have a way to track us."

Brett looks down at the case with the spicy AI in it

"Hey, buddy. Can these Arasaka goons track you? Or your case or something?"

OOC:

Brett is also trying to think of these gangers' mortal enemies. What gang is shoot on sight with them?

Last edited March 9, 2023 6:06 pm

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Mar 9, 2023 6:26 pm

Mar 9, 2023 6:26 pm

I bet you like your own, Serj
Flesher giggles at her own jab. Then,
Yeah, get lost first, then get froyo.

Mar 9, 2023 7:30 pm

Mar 9, 2023 7:30 pm

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Mar 12, 2023 6:21 am

Mar 12, 2023 6:21 am

Brett looks for a metal trash can and tries to remember if there's a shopping center with a parking structure near by.

Mar 12, 2023 8:58 pm

Mar 12, 2023 8:58 pm

The closer you get to the district center the more traditionally Tokyo things become. There are shipping centers everywhere alongside synthesized old world cultural touches, all packaged in neon. Metal trashcan are present but not the kind that you would find in a park, rather these are built into the ground and have subterranean compacting systems that deliver pressed packs of trash directly into collection trucks as they drive by.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Mar 18, 2023 3:17 am

Mar 18, 2023 3:17 am

"It's froyo that's in the air. I think we can find parking at that building." Numa points to a random large building in the hopes he's picked the right one.

Mar 29, 2023 5:40 pm

Mar 29, 2023 5:40 pm

Numa IDs a garage nearby that could serve as another switch spot, in the distance the sound of sirens becomes audible again...

OOC:

I'm back, let's roll chooms!

Mar 30, 2023 10:01 pm

Mar 30, 2023 10:01 pm

Ah fuck, still have friends looking for us

Sergei keeps a lookout for anyone noticing or following them.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+11)

(9) + 11 = 20

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Mar 31, 2023 1:36 am

Mar 31, 2023 1:36 am

"I don't think any of us should be buying any lottery tickets today, choombas. Let's get in that Garage, and split into two cars."

Brett is actively looking for metal trash cans

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Mar 31, 2023 3:25 am

Mar 31, 2023 3:25 am

aww, c’mon mr. Brett. I’ll sit on your lap this time. We should stick together.

Mar 31, 2023 12:18 pm

Mar 31, 2023 12:18 pm

Prophet pulls the car into the shopping center garage and heads down two levels until he finds a parking spot. As the crew quickly quits the ride they are greeted by a myriad of potential new vehicles, although the garage itself is somewhat busy with the foot traffic of shoppers as well...

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 2, 2023 6:47 am

Apr 2, 2023 6:47 am

jus’ act natural, everybody. Let’s klep one that no one would look twice at this time.
Flesher looks around for a nondescript, almost bland looking vehicle.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Apr 3, 2023 1:36 am

Apr 3, 2023 1:36 am

"HA! You sir on my lap and my cred stick goes missing. True story."

Mr. Brett pops the hood and removes the battery from the car

OOC:

hey DM, what's the briefcase made out of?

Apr 3, 2023 3:46 pm

Apr 3, 2023 3:46 pm

OOC:

Some sort of unidentifiable composite metal on the exterior

Here so close to Tokyotown, there is a mix of tricked out street racers and more reasonable commuter cars in the mall garage.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Apr 3, 2023 10:27 pm

Apr 3, 2023 10:27 pm

"I'm always up for the new car... but I wonder why they seem to be able find us so easy and fast..." - Neon stretches his head after saying that.
"I thought you were asking the box about that? Did it said something in this matter? You think we could dump it somewhere here, hide and get back for it tomorrow or something like that?

And getting back to the subject of a car... maybe we should ask nicely someone with delivery van to give us a ride, while we will be hiding inside the car and keeping a gun aimed at his guts? " - Noeon smile while he was saying that was quite nasty.
"You know... people are so helpful nowadays..."

Apr 3, 2023 11:23 pm

Apr 3, 2023 11:23 pm

Brett can you please fucking figure out how to shield that fucking case so we can end this? And no, we aren’t hiding it, they’ll just track to wherever we leave it. Anything they want this bad must be good. Now let’s find another ride and get the fuck moving.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Apr 3, 2023 11:57 pm

Apr 3, 2023 11:57 pm

"Hey... AI inside the case. Can I call you sweet case? Are you physically connected to the metal exterior of your case? Also, are insulated and/or grounded?"

Mr. Brett smiles and throws Neon Prophet a thumbs up

"Gold star for the initiative but the fewer people that see us the better. Let's shield this thing, get a couple new rides and git."

Last edited April 4, 2023 12:02 am

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 4, 2023 12:21 am

Apr 4, 2023 12:21 am

fine then! I’ll klep my own ride. Who’s with me back to our base?!
Flesher chooses a very ordinary commuter vehicle that has a blindspot covering her trying to break in. She playfully shakes her ass at Mr. Brett as she ducks down to pick the lock.

Last edited April 4, 2023 12:25 am

Rolls

Pick Lock (TECH) - (1d10+8)

(8) + 8 = 16

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Apr 4, 2023 12:49 am

Apr 4, 2023 12:49 am

"I'll ride with you." Numa checks to see if the car has electronic security.

Rolls

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

(5) + 12 = 17

Apr 4, 2023 5:04 pm

Apr 4, 2023 5:04 pm

Numa and Flesher are able to pop the lock and disable the alarm on what must be the oldest ride in the garage and stand a few seconds away from hotwiring the thing.

OOC:

I'll need a Basic Tech check to hotwire from the steering column

Mr. Brett's comms chirp to life in response to his question:

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 4, 2023 11:13 pm

Apr 4, 2023 11:13 pm

Flesher is feeling the rush of grand theft auto and works the wires quickly in anticipation of the vroom.

Rolls

Basic Tech (TECH) - (1d10+8)

(3) + 8 = 11

Drive Land Vehicle (REF) - (1d10+6)

(5) + 6 = 11

Apr 5, 2023 12:56 am

Apr 5, 2023 12:56 am

Flesher gives it the old college try but nothing in med school has prepared her to hotwire a pre-2150s vehicle and she is unable to turn over the ignition.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Apr 5, 2023 3:22 am

Apr 5, 2023 3:22 am

When it fails to turn over, Numa leans across and says, "Let me try. I've been told I have the magic touch."

Rolls

Basic Tech (TECH) - (1d10+12)

(5) + 12 = 17

Apr 5, 2023 6:54 pm

Apr 5, 2023 6:54 pm

Numa's magic touch pays in cash as the engine hums to life!

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Apr 6, 2023 6:43 am

Apr 6, 2023 6:43 am

Numa smirks. "See? What'd I tell ya? Let's go."

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Apr 6, 2023 12:56 pm

Apr 6, 2023 12:56 pm

OOC:

Do I understand it correctly that the plan is to split up the group?

Neon assuming that Mr Brett is going with Numa and Flesher and not wanting to be that close to the Sweet Case... for now... casually stops young motorcycle rider passing by on a big cross-style model as he would like to ask him for something. And says:
"Excuse me, young one. May I have your phone number?"
The boy, visibly confused answers him: "Are you fucking kiddin' me grandpa? I'm not into men and especially not that old..."

"That's... a bit of a shame," Neon says as he punched the boy with all his strength and the experience of an adult man in the stomach. "I wanted to let you know where I'll leave your ride. Oh... today's youth. No respect or culture for their elders." Neon, who still held the motorcycle handlebar with his other hand, swung his leg over it and turns towards Sergei. "You're coming with me? I could use some fire power. Let's go to the subway station and catch the next train. Then meet the others at the base. Or just drive there."

Neon revved the motorcycle engine, showing his impatience. Turning to the others, already seated at the car, making gesture near his ear:
"Keep your comms on. We can turn back to you if the case is indeed what is leading them to us. And it would be you who need our backup instead."

OOC:

I assume that the roll could have some positive for Neon mods as the guy is young, surprised and confused?

Rolls

Brawling (DEX) - punching offensive young punk - (1d10+13)

(10) + 13 = 23

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Apr 6, 2023 12:58 pm

Apr 6, 2023 12:58 pm

OOC:

Ouch.... Neon really don't like people that have not respect for the older people....

Rolls

Exploding 10 on d10 - (d10)

(9) = 9

Apr 6, 2023 3:17 pm

Apr 6, 2023 3:17 pm

Prophet drops the unsuspecting kid with a rabbit punch to the solar plexus and commandeers the bike.

Apr 6, 2023 7:05 pm

Apr 6, 2023 7:05 pm

Sergei shrugs and hops on.

Apr 10, 2023 9:33 pm

Apr 10, 2023 9:33 pm

OOC:

I have Prophet and Sergei on a bike, Flesher and Numa in a car, what's Brett doing?

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Apr 11, 2023 4:57 pm

Apr 11, 2023 4:57 pm

"OK sweet box... I'm gunna go out on a limb here. How alive are you...?"

Brett looks around and gets in the car with Flesher and Numa

Apr 11, 2023 6:29 pm

Apr 11, 2023 6:29 pm

With the two modes of transportation decided upon the crew revs up and heads for the parking garage exit. As you pull out onto the main street you see the flashing lights of police cruisers just turning the corner about four blocks away. There is another drone now hovering overhead as well...

OOC:

what's your move?

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Apr 12, 2023 5:20 am

Apr 12, 2023 5:20 am

Comms:
"Hey guys.... You know how I hate caging animals and stuff? Like how I only eat pasture raised eggs and chicken? I think I'm about to do a thing..."

Mr. Brett looks down at the box

"Look, Sweet Box, I don't like you being in this cage and I certainly don't like these goons being able to track us. If I let you out... what happens?"

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 12, 2023 5:26 am

Apr 12, 2023 5:26 am

Since Flesher is in the driver’s seat, she looks over at Neon and Serj on the motorcycle and winked.
let’s see who makes it back to the hideout first!
Then she revvs the engine of the ordinary vehicle, but then proceeds slowly driving down the street trying to blend in with regular traffic. She makes a turn off the main street being sure to use her turn signal. Looking over her shoulder, Flesher checks to see if the drone is in pursuit or if it is simply scanning for a target.

Apr 12, 2023 1:00 pm

Apr 12, 2023 1:00 pm

Flesher's comms open up:

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 12, 2023 4:14 pm

Apr 12, 2023 4:14 pm

hey Mr. Brett. Weren’t we told not to open this box under any circumstances? It’s tired of talking to you and now it’s trying my boundaries.
Flesher is seriously considering opening up the box.

Last edited April 12, 2023 4:15 pm

Apr 12, 2023 5:17 pm

Apr 12, 2023 5:17 pm

OOC:

Sorry, I read Brett's post as Flesher for some reason. The box meant to reply to Brett. We can say there was signal crossing and both heard the reply

Brett's comms open up:

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Apr 17, 2023 8:56 pm

Apr 17, 2023 8:56 pm

Neon nods to Flesher, raves bike engine as he would like to take all power from its engine, over takes few cars... but then... also slows down and takes different route then Flesher, but tries to keep similar direction and drive parallel streets in order to look as separate entity, but also not getting very far from the rest of the group. But the thing he is most interested in is how drone and police are behaving? Are they following him, the Flesher car or have lost their track. He is still wondering if there is any tracking device in or on the box. If police will track Flesher, that could mean he is right...

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Apr 18, 2023 2:19 am

Apr 18, 2023 2:19 am

OOC:

hey DM, you saw that Brett got in the car earlier, right? Just in case you've been waiting on me.

Apr 18, 2023 5:11 am

Apr 18, 2023 5:11 am

OOC:

I did, thanks

Sergei and Neon are able to weave between traffic and manage to slip a couple alleys fairly quickly on the bike, before they know it the only sounds they hear are the sounds of the city.

As Flesher turns down the street the drone keeps overhead and the sirens draw nearer...

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Apr 19, 2023 3:01 am

Apr 19, 2023 3:01 am

Mr. Brett feels something peculiar in his heart. Something he doesn't at first recognize. A pain, something like.... sympathy.... For the AI. For it living a life of imprisonment.

"Alright, buddy. I'm going out on a limb here... Kinda ruins my pay day, but... I think you need space to be free "

With that, Mr. Brett opens the box and releases the AI.

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 19, 2023 3:44 am

Apr 19, 2023 3:44 am

are you doing what I think you’re doing, Mr. Brett?!
Flesher looks over both shoulders; one at the drone and the other at Mr. Brett as he opens the box. She mutters a prayer her ripperdoc mentor used to say.

Apr 19, 2023 11:18 pm

Apr 19, 2023 11:18 pm

The case opens to reveal an electronic device that resembles a slightly oversized agent with multiple I/O ports along the sides. A high pitched whine begins emitting from the shell of the case with increasing intensity. Various lights flash and flicker on the face of the device, suddenly everyone in the car hears their comms chirp:

Please throw the case out of the vehicle immediately.

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 19, 2023 11:27 pm

Apr 19, 2023 11:27 pm

the case! the case! Throw the fuckin’ case out and keep the tech and let’s ghost them cylons!

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

Apr 21, 2023 6:48 am

Apr 21, 2023 6:48 am

Brett grits his teeth like a geeked out child being yelled at by his parents. He removes whatever hardware he needs to and ditches the case out the window.

He straightens his tie, licks his hand and fixes his hair before straightening his tie again. Then, while doing his best Patrick Bateman impression, he speaks to Numa

"Drive casual. We cant get held up, I have to return some video tapes."

In comms:
"Hey Red, try to stay with us and not too far off. We wanted two cars for good reason."

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Apr 21, 2023 7:25 am

Apr 21, 2023 7:25 am

Numa looks to Flesher. "You heard the man, drive casual. And while we're on the way Mr. Brett, would you care to enlighten us on what the fuck that thing said to you that made you release it?"

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Apr 21, 2023 7:31 am

Apr 21, 2023 7:31 am

In comms, regarding what Brett said:
"That was a plan from the beginning. With a bike I can easily keep some distance or come back to you... for a rescue... hehe;) "
Regarding Numas statements:
"Yeah, I'm curious too. But more importantly: are Cylons still following you after ditching the thing?"

Apr 21, 2023 1:19 pm

Apr 21, 2023 1:19 pm

Don’t worry about us, we will be there to save pathetic skin when time comes.

Sergei chuckles and pauses a second. He comes back on comms more seriously.

You aren’t trying to fuck that thing Brett, da?

Apr 21, 2023 3:05 pm

Apr 21, 2023 3:05 pm

Brett ditches the case and Prophet gets some distance from the thing just in time to see it explode in the rearview! The blast sends the two lead cop cars flying and rocks traffic in a chaotic mosh pit of sound and flame.

https://i.imgur.com/kYpETWF.jpg

An EMP accompanys the shockwave and vehicles within 100 feet go dead leaving an impassable wall behind you. Unfortunately the drone overhead is out of range of the pulse and continues to follow.

Numa's comms chirp:
I have installed code into your deck that will allow you to transmit packet data remotely to a shielded antenna, this will enable takeover operations through the drone's I/O array.

OOC:

Electronics/Security check from Numa please

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Apr 21, 2023 11:58 pm

Apr 21, 2023 11:58 pm

While I can't deny that's impressive, I would appreciate you not altering my shit without my permission. Numa checks out this modification to his deck.

Last edited April 21, 2023 11:59 pm

Rolls

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

(4) + 12 = 16

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 22, 2023 12:24 am

Apr 22, 2023 12:24 am

fuck driving safe, choom! We gotta zoom!
Flesher guns it and makes two quick turns to try shake the drone. She’s still heading in the general direction of the hideout, but is very clear that she can’t bring that tech back with them.
Numa, be a good console cowboy and get rid of our tail, neh?!

Last edited April 22, 2023 12:24 am

Apr 22, 2023 1:21 am

Apr 22, 2023 1:21 am

The drone's SSID suddenly appears on Numa's access menu and a few keystrokes later the hacker has complete control of the drone's pilot function! Camera feeds and weapon systems are a few sub-menus away but carry individual security access.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Apr 22, 2023 1:44 am

Apr 22, 2023 1:44 am

"I'm on it. I've hacked into the drone. Let's do a quick scan and see how many are following us and if we can reduce those numbers."

OOC:

Want to identify how many targets are pursuing us and then pew pew them so that number reaches 0.

Rolls

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

(5) + 12 = 17

Apr 22, 2023 3:44 am

Apr 22, 2023 3:44 am

There are two cop cars behind the disabled police cruisers that are still operational.

OOC:

One more Elec/Sec check to access guns

Flesher give me a land vehicle check to weave through traffic

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 22, 2023 3:54 am

Apr 22, 2023 3:54 am

Weaving while I’m leaving.

Rolls

Drive Land Vehicle (REF) - (1d10+6)

(9) + 6 = 15

Apr 22, 2023 8:13 am

Apr 22, 2023 8:13 am

OOC:

added to my previous post. Result is 17.

Apr 23, 2023 7:13 pm

Apr 23, 2023 7:13 pm

OOC:

Numa give me a pilot air vehicle check to target and fire on police cars, DC13 (don't forget you can burn luck after the roll)

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Apr 24, 2023 3:29 am

Apr 24, 2023 3:29 am

"Where's a rigger when you need one? Ok, let's see if I can do this." Numa attempts to pilot the drone.

OOC:

I'll burn 4 Luck for that.

Last edited April 24, 2023 3:30 am

Rolls

Pilot Air Vehicle (x2) (REF) - (1d10+6)

(3) + 6 = 9

Apr 25, 2023 2:59 am

Apr 25, 2023 2:59 am

As easily as playing a video game Numa is able to light up the pursuing cop cars with the drone's twin LMGs.

The police channel on the drone reports multiple arial vehicles inbound, ETA 2 minutes.

Your current location is Japantown, Tokyo. Between you and the South Night City docks is the combat zone where the law stops and the gang war begins. The only other route would take you back through the corporate city center and into the heat...

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 25, 2023 5:51 am

Apr 25, 2023 5:51 am

nice work, nooma chooma! Let’s get ourselves back to the docks. I’m taking us through the Street so hang on!
Flesher says this to the car, but also opens up comms so Serj and Neon can hear.

Last edited April 25, 2023 5:53 am

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Apr 25, 2023 8:24 am

Apr 25, 2023 8:24 am

"Fuckin' A! Numa grins at the results.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Apr 25, 2023 8:46 am

Apr 25, 2023 8:46 am

"Right after you, Lady! ;)"

Apr 25, 2023 11:56 pm

Apr 25, 2023 11:56 pm

OOC:

Which way is through the street? Combat zone or city center?

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 26, 2023 6:13 am

Apr 26, 2023 6:13 am

Combat zone. Bring it on.

Apr 26, 2023 1:30 pm

Apr 26, 2023 1:30 pm

As the crew speeds through the streets they suddenly become aware that police pursuit has broken off. As they enter the combat zone the landscape changes from that of kitchy Japanese tourism to a post apocalyptic slum with graffiti announcing doom. The Maelstromers apparently have a heavy presence here and the chromed out monsters that pop up from the rooftops are the proof. You hear a high pitched squeal as your comms are hacked...

Maelstrom: What do we have here? Fresh meat...

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 26, 2023 6:50 pm

Apr 26, 2023 6:50 pm

Now the police tail is shook, Flesher steers the mom-mobile toward the edge of the projects, planning to circumvent trouble. She chirps into the comms with her cutest voice:
Look Maelstrom, we know this is your turf. We just had to shake a lawman, neh?! Now we are gonna go around the long way out of respect. Keep your chrome-domes on their leash, please and thank you.

Apr 26, 2023 9:17 pm

Apr 26, 2023 9:17 pm

*sharp inhalation* I can smell your implants joytoy, what makes you think my territory has an edge to go around?

Two souped up bikes zip out of alleys and line up behind you...

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

Apr 27, 2023 12:52 am

Apr 27, 2023 12:52 am

In comms for all to hear,
Neon, Serj, Spanks, Biter, Georgie, you better get over here and grab the rest of the crew. Maelstrom is being unreasonable.
And then just to Numa in the car with comms muted,
Whatchu think, nooma? Can we get some drone support here? This may go sideways real quick!

Last edited April 27, 2023 12:54 am

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Apr 27, 2023 12:54 am

Apr 27, 2023 12:54 am

"Never catch a break," Numa mutters. "Hey asshole, get off our comms." Numa keys up his programs and attempts to kick this guy out of their devices.

Rolls

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

(6) + 12 = 18

Apr 27, 2023 3:38 pm

Apr 27, 2023 3:38 pm

Numa is easily able to boot the interloper off the network and confirms the channel is secure once more.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

Apr 28, 2023 3:58 am

Apr 28, 2023 3:58 am

"Ok, comms are clear. But that likely made them angry. So get ready, some shit might be about to go down." Knowing these guys have at least some tech skills, Numa gets ready and starts loading some programs just in case.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

May 1, 2023 9:47 am

May 1, 2023 9:47 am

Neon accelerates his bike, making it run just next to Flesher window:
"Right next to you! And yes... Numa, I'm hoping that you didn't lost this nice Drone toy bestowed on you by... the Box. Did you?" - Neon saying that - waves with a grin on his face to her.

"We are here with you. And I'm sure that Sergei have some AK love for them ready... and I can easily drive and shoot."
As for confirming his worlds Neon takes out his big Colt from the holster, spins it a few times and puts it back at its place, to get a firm hold on the steering bars... Then brakes abruptly, making some zig-zag with the bike with finesse of one who was born on the bike, hopefully distracting the bikers behind them and forcing them to overtake him - so now he could be behind them in this chase. So if the maneuver went well they should be catch in the middle Neon and Sergei behind them, and the rest of the group in the car before them.

Rolls

Drive Land Vehicle (REF) - (1d10+18)

(4) + 18 = 22

May 1, 2023 3:18 pm

May 1, 2023 3:18 pm

As Prophet pulls up next to the car the sound of gun fire erupts from behind him!

OOC:

Initiative time!

Rolls

Maelstrom 1 vs Sergei (DC20) - (1d10+14, 4d6)

1d10+14 : (4) + 14 = 18

4d6 : (5426) = 17

Maelstrom 2 vs car tires (DC13 dmgx2 if hit) - (1d10+6, 4d6)

1d10+6 : (4) + 6 = 10

4d6 : (2662) = 16

May 1, 2023 3:21 pm

May 1, 2023 3:21 pm

Maelstrom

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+10, 1d10+10)

1d10+10 : (1) + 10 = 11

1d10+10 : (8) + 10 = 18

May 2, 2023 1:49 am

May 2, 2023 1:49 am

Sergei attempts to dodge the Maelstrom goons shot and returns the favor with his AK.

Rolls

Evasion (DEX) - (1d10+15)

(5) + 15 = 20

May 2, 2023 2:01 am

May 2, 2023 2:01 am

Initiative

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+10)

(9) + 10 = 19

May 2, 2023 2:02 am

May 2, 2023 2:02 am

Let two slip into this fool.

Rolls

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

(10) + 14 = 24

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

(10) + 14 = 24

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(22356) = 18

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(52433) = 17

May 2, 2023 2:03 am

May 2, 2023 2:03 am

Two exploding rolls for the attacks.

Rolls

Att 1 - (1d10)

(10) = 10

Att 2 - (1d10)

(6) = 6

May 2, 2023 2:04 am

May 2, 2023 2:04 am

Should have gone for the head. 34 on first attack and 30 on the second.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 2, 2023 2:23 am

May 2, 2023 2:23 am

Mr. Brett adjusts his shades and smiles at the other occupants in the car before popping out the back passenger window and opening fire on the maelstrom not getting geeked by his Russian comrade.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+10)

(4) + 10 = 14

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 2, 2023 2:24 am

May 2, 2023 2:24 am

Super impressed by Neon and Sergei, Flesher purrs as the adrenaline rush invades her veins. She says sharply to her backseat passenger,
uh, Mr. Brett? You seeing what rolled up on our ass?! They think they own our ass. You gonna let them keep thinking that, big boy?
And then she merely winks at Numa, knowing that she has no idea what he can do with all his tech madness.
Meanwhile, she is focused on the road, trying to weave in and out of traffic and keep them ahead of the threat.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 2, 2023 2:26 am

May 2, 2023 2:26 am

Attacking Maelstrom 2

"Gotta keep earning your keep, sweet box. Whatcha got to keep these maelstrom fucks off our ass? Shmaybe some heavy comms interference and blackout of the cyber eyes?"

Rolls

Shoulder arms - (1d10+14)

(9) + 14 = 23

Shoulder arms - (1d10+14)

(1) + 14 = 15

Assault rifle going fuckin nuts - (5d6)

(54114) = 15

Fire breathing arm dragon (rifle) - (5d6)

(14344) = 16

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

May 2, 2023 5:44 am

May 2, 2023 5:44 am

"Yeah, I can fuck them up for a bit."

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+6)

(5) + 6 = 11

May 2, 2023 11:37 pm

May 2, 2023 11:37 pm

Brett and Sergei grease the two boosters behind them but up ahead Flesher catches sight of bad news...

A burnt out car barricade blocks the way forward with what seems to be a ambush point set up on either side. The medic has a quick decision to make; hard cut the wheel and chance one of the side streets to get around or plow straight ahead and try to squeeze through the roadblock on the sidewalk where the shooters are...

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 3, 2023 1:29 am

May 3, 2023 1:29 am

Seeing the clear choice between being a badass or a bitch, Flesher aims for the sweet spot and floors it!
Hold the fuck on, choombas! We running the gauntlet!

May 3, 2023 2:34 am

May 3, 2023 2:34 am

Sergei looks at the upcoming ambush to see if he has a clear line to any of their head pieces.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 3, 2023 4:30 am

May 3, 2023 4:30 am

In comms

"Yo, Red. I go left you go right."

Brett keeps their heads ringing. He pulls his muzzle back to just outside the window and sights on the ambush group to the left of the blockade and fires when he can.

Last edited May 3, 2023 4:37 am

May 5, 2023 3:51 pm

May 5, 2023 3:51 pm

OOC:

which way is Prophet going?

I'll need a drive check for Flesher DC12 to hit the narrow space between the barricade and the building and one from Prophet if he follows

May 5, 2023 8:02 pm

May 5, 2023 8:02 pm

Prophet, follow right behind the car. I’ll cover from the right!

Sergei draws down on any visible targets on the right side of the blockade.

OOC:

I’ll roll once you tell me there’s something to shoot at.

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

May 5, 2023 11:10 pm

May 5, 2023 11:10 pm

"This time splitting up would be dumb as hell. We need as much contracted fire power as we can get! To go through this shit!" - Neon saying that makes their distance between them and car a little shorter and keeping his bike to the right side of the car focusing on what is ahead of them.

Rolls

Initiative - (8+d10)

(6) + 8 = 14

Drive Land Vehicle (REF) - (1d10+18)

(10) + 18 = 28

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

May 5, 2023 11:11 pm

May 5, 2023 11:11 pm

OOC:

Let's see what exploding dice will bring...
Edit: as Neon now have a result of 36 at his driving test... I would like to add the following... :)

Nearing the narrow space between the barricade and the building, getting dangerously close to the car in front of them... Neon notice that a bunch of planks put on the ground, leaned on some kind of boxes near the passage's enclosing building's wall... looks like some kind of a ramp. With the wild grin on his face he uses this new found ramp to shoot the motorcycle into the air and to amazement of everyone... drive his bike for a few brief seconds... on fucking wall... almost horizontally... above the Flasher's car... so Sergei shooting towards thugs at the barricade will do it aiming upwards - in reference to his own body...

OOC:

I probably lack English skill to describe it properly, but I hope you all know what I mean...:)

Last edited May 5, 2023 11:27 pm

Rolls

d10 driving explosion - (d10)

(8) = 8

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 6, 2023 12:57 am

May 6, 2023 12:57 am

Narrowing her focus, scanning for best possible route, the former refugee MedTech prays for success.

Rolls

Drive Land Vehicle (REF) - (1d10+6)

(9) + 6 = 15

May 6, 2023 2:45 pm

May 6, 2023 2:45 pm

OOC:

haha, epic stunt Prophet!

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 6, 2023 7:22 pm

May 6, 2023 7:22 pm

OOC:

Your posts are epic AF, Neon! Keep it up!

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

May 7, 2023 10:29 pm

May 7, 2023 10:29 pm

OOC:

I will try! Thanks! Good to know that my efforts don't go for nothing:)

May 8, 2023 1:08 pm

May 8, 2023 1:08 pm

Flesher hits the gap with a shower of sparks and gangers dive out of the way! At the same moment, Prophet rips open the throttle and hits a jump that sends him sailing over the heads of those in the car! Both vehicles burst through to the other side of the barricade and the scattered Maelstromers scramble for their weapons...

Initiative:
Maelstrom 13
Prophet/Sergei 14
Flesher and co (roll em!)

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+8)

(5) + 8 = 13

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

May 8, 2023 1:24 pm

May 8, 2023 1:24 pm

"That was fucking hard!" Numa shouts in amazement.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+6)

(4) + 6 = 10

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 8, 2023 3:07 pm

May 8, 2023 3:07 pm

That’s what she said! Woo fuckin’ Hoo!!
Flesher shouts with joy as the adrenaline surged through.

Rolls

Initiative (reflex) - (1d10+6)

(3) + 6 = 9

May 8, 2023 3:10 pm

May 8, 2023 3:10 pm

As the crew zooms past the barricade, in the rearview they see the gangers jump up and level grenade launchers at the vehicles...

OOC:

Prophet and Sergei up first

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 9, 2023 12:05 am

May 9, 2023 12:05 am

Brett scans for the next obstacle in today's hodgepodge of fuckery

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+10)

(3) + 10 = 13

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 9, 2023 12:07 am

May 9, 2023 12:07 am

In comms
"Same sides, Red. Work our way to the middle "

OOC:

before I take any shots, how many grenade launchers are we talking here?

May 9, 2023 8:10 pm

May 9, 2023 8:10 pm

OOC:

two gangers both with launchers in their cyberarms

May 10, 2023 2:38 am

May 10, 2023 2:38 am

Sergei fires twice at the one on the right.

Rolls

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

(10) + 14 = 24

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

(5) + 14 = 19

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(65435) = 23

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(34236) = 18

May 10, 2023 2:39 am

May 10, 2023 2:39 am

Critted role one.

Rolls

Exploding - (1d10)

(1) = 1

May 10, 2023 2:40 am

May 10, 2023 2:40 am

OOC:

25 and 19 to hit, total of 41 damage to the cocksucker with a ricket

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 10, 2023 8:08 am

May 10, 2023 8:08 am

Mr. Brett aims at the grenade bitch on the left and puts rounds through his weak ass body

Rolls

Shot 1 - (1d10+14)

(2) + 14 = 16

Shot 2 - (1d10+14)

(6) + 14 = 20

Dmg 1 - (5d6)

(21351) = 12

Dmg 2 - (5d6)

(43443) = 18

May 11, 2023 7:19 pm

May 11, 2023 7:19 pm

Sergei wastes the one one the right before the ganger can get his shot off but Brett is just a little bit slower and both he and the Maelstromer on the left fire at the same time...

As the ganger on the left is perforated, his air burst grenade detonates in the cabin of the car! Everyone inside is rocked by fire and shrapnel and Flesher jerks the wheel in her shock and pain!

OOC:

25 damage (ablated by armor) to everyone in car

Flesher DC17 drive check to maintain control

Rolls

Attack vs car interior - (1d10+14, 6d6)

1d10+14 : (7) + 14 = 21

6d6 : (415555) = 25

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 12, 2023 1:24 am

May 12, 2023 1:24 am

Searing heat of pain causes quite the disruption as Flesher loses control of the car.

Last edited May 12, 2023 1:26 am

Rolls

Drive Land Vehicle (REF) - (1d10+6)

(5) + 6 = 11

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

May 12, 2023 3:40 am

May 12, 2023 3:40 am

"Gaaahhh!" Numa cries out as shards of twisted metal and glass pepper his body in his unarmored spots. Fuck if that guys wasn't already full of holes I'd put a few more into--" but he is interrupted as Flesher loses control of the car.

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 12, 2023 3:07 pm

May 12, 2023 3:07 pm

OOC:

Flesher is last but the goons went so here’s my turn which can resolve after Mr. Brett and Numa.

Seething with fury, Flesher pulls out her custom shotgun that she got as a gift from her ripperdoc mentor, Fletcher. She trains the sight on the fucker that sent that grenade.

OOC:

Adding damage

Last edited May 12, 2023 3:09 pm

Rolls

Shoulder Arms (REF) - (1d10+12)

(9) + 12 = 21

Dmg - (5d6)

(54132) = 15

May 12, 2023 5:51 pm

May 12, 2023 5:51 pm

Flesher looses control and the car slams into one of the burnt out storefronts but the medic uses the opportunity to pump one last round into the Maelstromer and his head pops like a balloon!

OOC:

Out of combat but not for long, game plan?

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 12, 2023 6:18 pm

May 12, 2023 6:18 pm

OOC:

current plan: RELOAD

Flesher realizes the wreck rendered the getaway car unusable.

Last edited May 12, 2023 6:19 pm

May 12, 2023 7:29 pm

May 12, 2023 7:29 pm

Sergei taps the Neon Prophet.

Circle up. They will be swarmed.

Sergei looks for any attackers approaching his allies.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 13, 2023 5:36 am

May 13, 2023 5:36 am

"Guhfuck!!"

Mr. Brett covers up but too late, the blast rocks his body right before the car slams into a storefront. He steps out of the vehicle and stumbles. With programmed efficiency he scans the rooftops and windows nearby as he drops his mag and reloads. Stumbling a bit he moves by the rear quarter panel of the car and takes a kneeling shooting position.

"Fuckin... Fuck. Are we..? We need another car. Somebody crashed the car, and there's... there's a fucking store... in the grill!"

Brett looks to see what kind of store they slammed into

"stupid... Fuckin... Store. Something store. What kinda store... does that?"

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

May 13, 2023 6:00 am

May 13, 2023 6:00 am

"Fucking...ow..." Numa says as he slowly slides out of the wrecked car. How long will this shit go one for? Why couldn't they just get away cleanly? Fucking people with too much time on their hands, nosing into other people's business. He vows to shoot in the head the next person that tries to stop him from getting out of here. "Plan? And don't tell me another car. We've been driving more cars than a CEO going through a mid-life crisis."

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 14, 2023 4:37 pm

May 14, 2023 4:37 pm

Figuring that finding a new getaway car is less appealing than trying to squeeze a bit more utility out of this damaged one, Flesher tries to turn it over.

OOC:

If it is drivable, she’ll hop back in and urge the others.

we may as well try to take all she’s giving us, or it’s the mag lev for us to get the rest of the way ‘ome. If our pad is compromised, I know where we can lay low and patch up. It’s not ideal, but it’s better than Maelstrom up our cunts.

Last edited May 14, 2023 4:38 pm

May 16, 2023 1:43 am

May 16, 2023 1:43 am

The radiator is blown but the car turns over after some protest. The engine will likely seize-up in short order so Flesher knows time is short.

Just then, the sound of open throttle from several motorcycles cuts through the air like a swarm of locusts, can't be more than a few blocks away...

May 16, 2023 3:04 am

May 16, 2023 3:04 am

Sergei looks to see if he can identify any incoming adversaries.

Rolls

Perception (INT) - (1d10+11)

(6) + 11 = 17

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 16, 2023 4:16 am

May 16, 2023 4:16 am

c’mon, chooms! Get back in this death bucket. Let’s ghost this place!
Flesher revvs the engine and opens the passenger door for the boys to get back in.

May 16, 2023 4:34 am

May 16, 2023 4:34 am

The Russian can't see anything yet but the sound seems to come from the other side of the barricade where you just were...

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 18, 2023 5:10 am

May 18, 2023 5:10 am

"Fuck that, back that thing out and let it idle down the road. Everybody hide and take up firing positions. Take em by surprise and get some shiny new bikes."

Brett looks around for cover and concealment

Rolls

Perception - (1d10+8)

(9) + 8 = 17

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

May 18, 2023 6:13 am

May 18, 2023 6:13 am

"Sounds dangerous as hell but at least its not another car chase. Ambush sounds good." Numa finds a concealed spot on the opposite side of the road from Brett.

Rolls

Tactics (INT) - (1d10+7)

(10) + 7 = 17

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 18, 2023 5:42 pm

May 18, 2023 5:42 pm

Flesher loves Mr. Brett’s ambush plan. She does as he suggested and finds a third position with good cover and a clear shot. She readies her shotgun.

May 22, 2023 9:42 pm

May 22, 2023 9:42 pm

The crew finds cover quick enough with the husks of burnt out cars everywhere and sets their trap. Within ten seconds four souped up bikes with souped up riders zoom past the barricade and the trap is sprung...

OOC:

Free attack for the players, include initiative in your post for the next round plz...

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 23, 2023 12:43 am

May 23, 2023 12:43 am

Flesher aimed squarely on the driver so as to leaving the bike undamaged.
She quickly reloads.

Last edited May 23, 2023 12:47 am

Rolls

Shoulder Arms (REF) - (1d10+12)

(9) + 12 = 21

Shotgun - (5d6)

(65421) = 18

Initiative - (1d10+6)

(8) + 6 = 14

May 23, 2023 1:03 am

May 23, 2023 1:03 am

Sergei lets two slip into these fools.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+10)

(9) + 10 = 19

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

(3) + 14 = 17

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

(3) + 14 = 17

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(12531) = 12

Assault Rifle - (5d6)

(13656) = 21

May 23, 2023 1:04 am

May 23, 2023 1:04 am

Second shot cause critical injury. So +5 damage (total 26) plus I’m going to roll 2d6 to see which injury

Rolls

Injury - (2d6)

(63) = 9

May 23, 2023 1:05 am

May 23, 2023 1:05 am

9 is a torn muscle -2 to melee

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

May 23, 2023 6:19 am

May 23, 2023 6:19 am

Numa aims through the glassless driver and passenger windows of a burnt out Quadra Thunder-II and fires off a shot center mass.

Rolls

Handgun (REF) - (1d10+10)

(6) + 10 = 16

Heavy Pistol - (3d6)

(623) = 11

Initiative - (1d10+6)

(6) + 6 = 12

May 24, 2023 3:24 am

May 24, 2023 3:24 am

OOC:

just need @Pedrop to attack

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 24, 2023 6:37 am

May 24, 2023 6:37 am

Mr. Brett looks down the sights of his rifle as the bikers ride into an open position. He waits a heartbeat longer than his comrades and aims for the last standing gangers.

He opens up on the bikers with a wide Cheshire smile painted upon his face.

"Popcorn..."

Once the bikers are down Mr. Brett motions to Sergei to advance on the barricade that the bikers originally used to ambush his crew. He immediately does the same while simultaneously jumping on the comms.

In comms
"Let's clean these punks up guys and gals. Neon, watch our 6. Flesher, Numa watch the roofs while you search those bodies. Boss man, if you wanna search these grenade punks I'll cover from the barricade."

Rolls

Initiative - (1d10+10)

(4) + 10 = 14

Shoulder arms - (1d10+14)

(3) + 14 = 17

Shoulder arms - (1d10+14)

(1) + 14 = 15

Assault rifle - (5d6)

(24613) = 16

Assault rifle - (5d6)

(42514) = 16

May 30, 2023 6:34 pm

May 30, 2023 6:34 pm

Sergei and Brett both pump rounds into the approaching bikers sufficient to knock them off their bikes and send the cycles skidding into nearby wreckage with glorious explosions! Numa likewise fires a round into one of the bikers but they manage to maintain control of their ride and whip past with an SMG leveled at the hackers head. Flesher racks a round into her shotty and blasts the fourth rider in the chest with it which knocks him prone but the gangers armor keeps him alive.

Suddenly, a roll up door roars open across the way and eight more Maelstromers appear sporting heavy artillery! Things look bad for the holed up edgerunners until the roar of an engine blares through the sound of gunfire. A wildly souped up van tears around the corner from your side of the barricade and ten chromed-out gangers leap from the doors before the van even stops! Each of them is wielding an assault rifle or better and just when you think the end has come they pivot their weapons to fire on the Maelstromers instead of you!

"We're takin' our block back you fukkin' punters! Eat hot shit!"

The firefight shifts in an instant and becomes a gang war instead of an ambush! Through the haze of automatic fire, your comms open...

My apologies for activating your short range scanners Numa, but I calculated the need as critical. There is an abandoned subway tunnel running below your current position and the electric access shaft is only twenty yards south of here

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 30, 2023 9:18 pm

May 30, 2023 9:18 pm

Well alright! Sweet Box for the win! Might have to start calling you Hot Box from now on. You know why?"

Brett speaks directly to the box as he runs to try and grab a grenade launcher and some grenades from one of the dead gangers before following the AI's directions to "safety"...?

May 30, 2023 11:16 pm

May 30, 2023 11:16 pm

Serj backs Brett’s play.

Walking loot drop, da? Like Call of Duty. Except way less US propaganda.

Nicaise "Numa" Guerin

May 31, 2023 12:42 am

May 31, 2023 12:42 am

Numa didn't pause to figure out the who, what, why of his comm message. He lets out a whistle to grab everyone's attention. "This is our chance. Subway underneath us, access tunnel twenty yards south. Let's move." Numa waits for a clear moment and makes a break for it.

(Flesher) Zeta Faraz

May 31, 2023 12:50 am

May 31, 2023 12:50 am

The medtech, nursing injuries and running out of ammo, takes no time dashing for the subway access.

Consummate_Monster Inactive for 29 days

May 31, 2023 4:48 am

May 31, 2023 4:48 am

Brett chuckles to himself and looks over to Sergei, raising a finger to his lips in a shushing gesture.

"No Russian."

May 31, 2023 8:51 pm

May 31, 2023 8:51 pm

Brett's comms chirp,

I calculate it is because without my liquid cooling system my processing core is capable of reaching temperatures of up to 280 kelvin.

Brett looks towards the gangers that launched grenades but realizes that the launchers were internal cyber weapons built into their arms and without sufficient time to harvest the limbs the launchers would be effectively useless.

The electric access hatch is a short sprint away but consists of a bolted down access panel which Prophet quickly removes. The runners descend the small ladder that leads down to the abandoned tunnel and make their way on foot to the edge of the combat zone. Prophet radios Carlisle for a pick up and by sundown you are back at the warehouse.

OOC:

This concludes the chapter, I will hand out advancement points in the OOC thread after a short calculation.

May 31, 2023 9:36 pm

May 31, 2023 9:36 pm

Kickass my dudes

Jun 1, 2023 8:27 am

Jun 1, 2023 8:27 am

OOC:

Woohoo!

Pedrop Inactive for 1 months

Jun 2, 2023 9:34 am

Jun 2, 2023 9:34 am

OOC:

"Ok... Im back! What... its over? Oh... ok..." ;) ;) ;)
I indeed was recently overwhelmed with work. Now I'm back and will be ready for next chapter! This one was great. I like this dynamic, "no BS" approach of yours' guys - to playing this game!

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