Chapter 5.2A: To sit under a tree

Mar 22, 2024 11:58 am
Trade Era 1235, Day 159, 10:34 AM - Local time.

Solaris, Verdura's atmosphere, Zyronis system

The Solaris descended gracefully through the wispy clouds that veiled the azure skies of Verdura. Jil, at the helm, guided the sleek starship with practiced ease, her hands deftly manipulating the controls as she navigated through the planet's atmosphere. Hank stood at her side, while Mariella, Emily, Mercer, and Peter were in the passenger seats, their eyes fixed on the mesmerizing sight unfolding below them.

As they broke through the cloud cover, the Celestial Gate sprawled beneath them, a bustling nexus of activity amidst verdant landscapes. Though starships dotted the sky, it was the swarm of flyers and the constant flow of gravcars and gravtrains that gave the starport its lively appearance.

"Wow," Mariella breathed, her gaze darting from one end of the starport to the other. "It's even more magnificent than I imagined."

https://i.imgur.com/94ROXb7.jpeg

Jil guided the Solaris towards a designated landing pad, expertly maneuvering the ship amidst the sea of incoming and outgoing vehicles. As they descended towards the landing zone, the intricate carvings adorning the structures of the Celestial Gate came into sharper focus, depicting celestial beings and mythical creatures from Chinese folklore. With a soft thud, the Solaris touched down on the landing pad, its engines humming contentedly as they powered down. Jil released a breath she hadn't realized she'd been holding, her shoulders relaxing as she leaned back in her seat.

But their journey was far from over. Stepping out onto the landing pad, they approached a small duracreet building of sturdy construction. Inside, customs and border control checkpoints awaited. After a few minutes, they found themselves in a modest space filled with a line of people awaiting inspection. At the head of the line stood Inspector Lin Xia, her stern demeanor softened by a hint of curiosity as she scrutinized each traveler.

"Welcome to the Celestial Gate," Lin Xia greeted them, "Are you here for business or pleasure"?
OOC:
What do you do?
Mar 22, 2024 2:29 pm
Business brings us, but there's no better place to do it. Visiting the Celestial Gate is always a pleasure. Mercer smiles at the inspector.
Mar 22, 2024 6:20 pm
Hank follows up with a smile, "Mostly business, but hopefully some of both. Where do we go to register for trading?"
Mar 22, 2024 7:26 pm
Lin Xia returns Mercer's smile with a nod of acknowledgment before addressing Hank's inquiry. "You're in the right place," she replies, her tone businesslike yet welcoming. "You can register for trading right here with me. Simply provide me with the necessary documentation, and I'll ensure everything is processed efficiently."

Handing over their identification documents and Celestial Voyager permits, they watched as Lin Xia meticulously examined the documents, her keen eye ensuring everything was in order. After a thorough inspection, she nodded in approval, returning the paperwork.

"Your documentation appears to be in order," Lin Xia announced, her voice firm but fair. "You may proceed"

With her permission, they passed through the customs and immigration checkpoint, emerging into the bustling heart of the starport. As they navigated through the crowds of travelers, Mariella felt a surge of excitement building within her. They had arrived at Meixian, marking the beginning of their latest adventure.
OOC:
Are you going to see Mr. Chen or the traders in the Lotus Market? If the latter, gimme 1d10 twice for the available goods / best deals.
Mar 22, 2024 7:38 pm
I would like to do the trading first, then we can focus on finding a lost person.

Rolls

2D10

(38) = 11

Mar 22, 2024 8:35 pm
Merchant’s group: Hank (Trade 2) + Mercer (Connect 0, Charisma modifier 2)
Expertise: 4


Available Trade Goods
Bliss Blossom
This delicate flower boasts vibrant hues of azure and violet, emitting a faint, soothing fragrance that permeates the air. Its slender petals glisten with iridescence under the planet's gentle sun. Its petals contain potent compounds sought after across the galaxy for their medicinal properties. Processed extracts from the Bliss Blossom serve as key ingredients in pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of advanced pain relievers and mood stabilizers.

Sold by: Xiao Chen Commerce
Galactic price: 200 credits / 1 ton
Minimum lot and increments: 10 tons
Total available: 290 tons
Types: Agricultural, Biotech, Bulky
Purchase price: Roll 4d6l3-1 to let us know

Starfire Citrus
Starfire Citrus is a luxurious and exotic fruit native to the tropical regions of Verdura. Renowned for its exquisite taste, vibrant appearance, and rarity, it is a coveted delicacy among the affluent elite and connoisseurs across the galaxy.

Sold by: StellarGrove
Galactic price: 10,000 credits / 1 ton
Minimum lot and increments: 1 ton
Total available: 89 tons
Types: Rare, Luxury, Agricultural
Purchase price: Roll 4d6l3-1 to let us know
Mar 22, 2024 8:43 pm
Okey Doke!

Pulling the lever ... watching the wheels spin ...

Rolls

Bliss Blossom Price Roll - (4d6l3-1)

(1566) - 1 = 11

Starfire Citris Price Roll - (4d6l3-1)

(1161) - 1 = 2

Mar 22, 2024 8:45 pm
I will trade my clothes (consumer goods?) for credit for this transaction. Should be worth 1000+ some, either my trade or Hanks.
Will be rolling Talk to assist for both.
If we do the starfire citrus Mercer will go in on split cost of a ton, if Hank is willing, if not I will buy what I can of Bliss Blossom.
Last edited March 22, 2024 8:47 pm

Rolls

Mercer Canaan Furio: Talk - sell - (3D6h2+3)

(544) + 3 = 12

Mercer Canaan Furio: Talk - buy - (3D6h2+3)

(562) + 3 = 14

Mar 22, 2024 9:05 pm
OOC:
And... Hank hit the jackpot with a 1,1,1 in that Starfire citrus dice.

Mercer cannot Aid because he is actually part of the Merchant group (see in my message the participants and their contributions and this link for the rules). Peter can, if he wants to, but the fruit is already at the lowest possible price, so it will be pointless.

Hank, please roll 4d6h3 for us to check the selling price of Mercer's clothing. I will check the dice modifiers later, after your results.
Merchant’s group: Hank (Trade 2, specialist 1) + Mercer (Connect 0, Charisma modifier 2)
Expertise: 4


Available Trade Goods
Bliss Blossom
This delicate flower boasts vibrant hues of azure and violet, emitting a faint, soothing fragrance that permeates the air. Its slender petals glisten with iridescence under the planet's gentle sun. Its petals contain potent compounds sought after across the galaxy for their medicinal properties. Processed extracts from the Bliss Blossom serve as key ingredients in pharmaceuticals, particularly in the production of advanced pain relievers and mood stabilizers.

Sold by: Xiao Chen Commerce
Galactic price: 200 credits / 1 ton
Minimum lot and increments: 10 tons
Total available: 290 tons
Types: Agricultural, Biotech, Bulky
Purchase price: 200 credits/ 1 ton

Starfire Citrus
Starfire Citrus is a luxurious and exotic fruit native to the tropical regions of Verdura. Renowned for its exquisite taste, vibrant appearance, and rarity, it is a coveted delicacy among the affluent elite and connoisseurs across the galaxy.

Sold by: StellarGrove
Galactic price: 10,000 credits / 1 ton
Minimum lot and increments: 1 ton
Total available: 89 tons
Types: Rare, Luxury, Agricultural
Purchase price: 1,000 credits/ ton
Mar 22, 2024 9:49 pm
OOC:
Mercer cannot Aid because he is actually part of the Merchant group (see in my message the participants and their contributions and this link for the rules). Peter can, if he wants to, but the Starcitrus is already at the lowest possible price, so it will be pointless.
OOC:
Right. Sorry
Mar 22, 2024 11:46 pm
Morgan knows that all the negotiations and bargaining talks going on right beside him are going straight over his head, but when hearing the value he gets interested.

"Hank, I’m also interested in getting in on the action, remind me what’s the going freight value for 1ton in the Celestial Voyager again please"

If the the prices are ok he will buy 1 ton of Starfire Citrus, I assume he would have needed to register as an Importer. He will wait until all the other negotiations are done until doing his own.
OOC:
just saw the going rates on the last chapter, if those still stand I will go ahead with the deal without a need for a response
Last edited March 22, 2024 11:49 pm
Mar 23, 2024 12:05 am
OOC:
Freight prices are here.

Let's see if/how much the Celestial Voyager will buy. Mercer is a fixer and can do other stuff as well but everyone else is part of Hank's group, so you share those roles and prices with him.
Mar 23, 2024 12:18 am
OOC:
That is exporter, not importer. The term used is from the perspective of the planet. So, if you buy something, you are an "exporter" because the planet is exporting the goods.
The amount of funds we have is 45K. Hank is reticent to use all of it because we might need some petty cash for any fees both here and on Zyronis Prime. He wants to keep a reasonable reserve (and I am not sure what that would constitute) and use the rest of buy as much
Starfire Citrus as they can. So, if only 5K is a reasonable reserve, he'll get 40 tons. If 10K is the needed reserve, he'll get 35 tons. But he wants to get absolutely as much as he can. We only need to get to Zyronis Prime before we get paid for our freight, so 5K is probably sufficient. (If he could have, he would have bought the whole 89 tons.)

Depending on the complexity of the situation, Hank is willing to buy everything as one big transaction, and just have everyone pay into the reserve when we get back to the ship. If for paperwork reasons we need the transactions to be separate, then we will have them be separate. He is more than willing to do whatever works best.
Mar 23, 2024 12:30 am
OOC:
I also thought it was supposed to be a Exporter, but in the table on chapter 5.1 - page two, it says that:
Quote:
Exporter : Can receive credits, cannot transfer credit to someone else.
While
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Importer : Cannot receive any credits, can transfer credits to someone else
So I assumed we would fit in the Importer side since we are buying
Mar 23, 2024 12:34 am
Friction includes regular fees, taxes, etc. It does not includes trouble (I roll 1d10 for each transaction. In Verdura's if I roll 5 or above, you avoid it. )

Portions of the goods may be lost, costs might spike for this particular deal, or the business might be delayed by some weeks. These troubles can be diced out with no great investment of players time, but if the group cannot stand to endure the loss a suitable side quest might reverse the charges.

Lets go with a single and big transaction. 40k from the CV, Mercer's clothing can be traded for 2.2 tons of fruits (i will open an exception to avoid credits and let him trade it all, including fractions) and how much from Peter? 2 tons?

Rolls

Selling the clothing - (4d6h3+1)

(1552) + 1 = 13

Mar 23, 2024 12:38 am
Quote:
how much from Peter?? and
1 ton
Mar 23, 2024 12:41 am
Okay. Let me see the dice if there is any trouble... No issues.

40 for the CV, 1 for Peter, at least 2.2 for Mercer.

Anybody wanna RP something related to that trade? Mercer?

Rolls

Trouble (1-4 brings a complication) - (1d10)

(8) = 8

Mar 23, 2024 12:46 am
Quote:
That is exporter, not importer. The term used is from the perspective of the planet. So, if you buy something, you are an "exporter" because the planet is exporting the goods
OOC:
That makes more sense than my table. Let's use Daryen's
Mar 23, 2024 12:54 am
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Depending on the complexity of the situation, Hank is willing to buy everything as one big transaction, and just have everyone pay into the reserve when we get back to the ship. If for paperwork reasons we need the transactions to be separate, then we will have them be separate. He is more than willing to do whatever works best
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This seems like the best plan.
Mercer will buy a few tons. To be determined by a Talk with Xiao Chen about a loan.
After that He also plans to mention that there is more that Xiao Chen can purchase, that the Celestial Voyager would be willing to transport, for market price, to Zyronis. and Mercer would sell on his behalf for a small fee (something like 5% of the gross profit depending on how the Trade/Talk roll goes).
I will mention these plans to Hank, together an OK for potential transporting deal.
Last edited March 23, 2024 1:34 am
Mar 23, 2024 1:25 am
(this could also easily be a holo-call with Mr. Chen.)
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