OOC + IC: 7.1B - Entrepreneurs

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Jul 17, 2024 6:04 pm
htech says:

Mercer discovers that the special filters cost 80 credits, can be used for 1 hour and takes 1 encumbrance.

They are attached to regular atmofilters.

How many do you want to buy and take with you? You can easily buy more if you need them later.

4 for each of us. I'm going to assume we can keep some on the hovorbikes to help with encumbrance (that's almost a full 1k of spending, hope I can return them if they're sealed and unused...)
Unless either of you want to get more, then I'll pick them up before we go in.
I say we split up, at least at the beginning, and stay near each other. Aka moving and searching along adjacent squares.
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Jul 17, 2024 8:36 pm
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To be clear, I am assuming only Mercer and Peter are in this activity right now. Based on the way @htech stated things, I get the impression Hank is still back at the ship doing VI/AI things.

However, if you need muscle, I am sure Erin would join in the fun to avoid boredom ...
Jul 17, 2024 9:58 pm
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Erin cannot go, but from now on we have hirelings.

Just let me know what you want and I will generate the random list with who is available for hire for this mission.
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I get the impression Hank is still back at the ship doing VI/AI things.
That's very likely, but it is your call. Hank is probably more likely to stay at the administrative side of things with this company. You will be unable to do VI things if you go.
Jul 17, 2024 10:40 pm
If I pick up a couple drones would that aid/speed up our search?
Would they need an observation suite?
If they do I'll pick up 2, Stalkers, with an observation suite if you say that's needed.
That would be 2,500 creds, unless we can roll for a Trade to get a better deal, or Talk to help find one.
Will add Mercer's rolls for each here, assuming I can't get help with this. Maybe he can aid himself.
If I can't get a better price I'll deduct 2,500 for the drones, and 960 creds for the masks (6 for each of the 2 of us).
If anyone else can help that would be great.
Jul 17, 2024 11:49 pm
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Hank will stay to do VI/AI things.
Jul 18, 2024 12:10 am
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"That's a tall order, even for you. Things have tightened up around here and you're not in the Interstellar Security Division anymore. But... I might know a way. There are a few strings I can pull, but it'll cost you. What are you looking to carry into our lovely little city? Rifles? Combat armor?"
Trying some new ways to earn some honest money, i have some business to do here in the city, but you know the old habits of going prepared never die, and you were the one who always told me "if you're not going all out best to not go at all". It wouldn't be much, a pair of rifles and a pair of combat armors, just to be sure i can defend myself of any possible threats.
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Jul 18, 2024 12:24 am
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If I pick up a couple drones would that aid/speed up our search?
They will surely do so, but only if piloted. They are able to move independently and with no need for atmofilters. On the other hand, they are vulnerable to ECM and uncommanded drones have a 2-in-6 chance of crashing, remaining stationary otherwise.

You can hire some drone operators for this mission for 100 credits each, if you don't wanna pilot them yourselves.To find reliable and trained operators, gimme a Connect DC6 roll.

Trade can be used for a discount in the equipment costs and Hank can roll that for you. Talk DC8 can aid the Trade roll, giving a +1. The discount depends on the Trade roll, starting at DC8 with 5%. Roll 6 or less and you get a small discount but those drones will come with some random and hidden issues (damaged, unreliable, etc)
Jul 18, 2024 12:52 am
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Trying some new ways to earn some honest money, i have some business to do here in the city, but you know the old habits of going prepared never die, and you were the one who always told me "if you're not going all out best to not go at all". It wouldn't be much, a pair of rifles and a pair of combat armors, just to be sure i can defend myself of any possible threats.
"Unh... I can get you a temporary license to carry anything but heavy weapons and powered armor for 1,000 credits for each person." - answer Harris.
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Expensive and don't know if it is worth it, but with this license you would be able to use an "Icarus Harness" armor. In that case, for 1 encumbrance (and no extra cost) you would be able to use your armor as a vacc suit for 30 minutes, effectively removing the need for the custom atmofilters.
Jul 18, 2024 1:03 am
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If I can't get a better price I'll deduct 2,500 for the drones, and 960 creds for the masks (6 for each of the 2 of us).
An observation suite would get you a bonus, but is not strictly necessary.

On the other hand, this gear could actually be bought by the company and left for the manager to resell / use as assets when you leave.

Your call. Just sayin...
Jul 18, 2024 1:05 am
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I have three company name suggestions. I am keeping with the solar naming convention for our things.

Mani Goods Co.[/b]
Firstly, (amdy favorite) Mani. The Norse moon god destined to be devoured by the world.

If we don't want to be invoking gods I have two other suggetions.

[b]Therion Provisions. inc
Therion, the Greek name for the Lupus constellation, once considered the wineskin (a consumable) part of the Centaurus constellation.

Nova Comestibles
And thirdly: simple. Nova, Just a cool, high-energy, space object/event.
@daryen,@arthur12320 see above
Jul 18, 2024 1:50 am
I really liked the ideia behind the second name: Therion Provisions .inc it connects with the stars we are so connected with and is straight forward, my vote goes to this one.
Jul 18, 2024 2:13 am
htech says:
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If I pick up a couple drones would that aid/speed up our search?
They will surely do so, but only if piloted. They are able to move independently and with no need for atmofilters. On the other hand, they are vulnerable to ECM and uncommanded drones have a 2-in-6 chance of crashing, remaining stationary otherwise.

You can hire some drone operators for this mission for 100 credits each, if you don't wanna pilot them yourselves.To find reliable and trained operators, gimme a Connect DC6 roll.

Trade can be used for a discount in the equipment costs and Hank can roll that for you. Talk DC8 can aid the Trade roll, giving a +1. The discount depends on the Trade roll, starting at DC8 with 5%. Roll 6 or less and you get a small discount but those drones will come with some random and hidden issues (damaged, unreliable, etc)
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Oh, I didn't realize they were totally useless without constant piloting. I thought they may have some rudimentary processing... a lesser version of synths. Ok it seems like too much cost at that point
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Jul 18, 2024 2:21 am
I am cool with Therion Provisions Inc.

Do note that I recommend spelling it like I have it, with the capital "I" in "Inc" and the period after the "Inc".
Jul 18, 2024 2:30 pm
I imagine although we are divided, Mercer and I have some sort of communication, I will talk/send a message to him.

"i just talked with my contacts, it would take 1000 credits each to take some extra armor and guns, i don't think it's worth it, we better just take what we can and be careful."

He will begin to head to the bar where they will meet.
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Did we end up taking the hoverbike(s)?
Jul 18, 2024 2:48 pm
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Yes on the hovorbikes. I assume we're each borrowing one as we go do these "errands"
"I'll trust your call on that.
I just picked up a two boxes of the masks we need ; each one has six masks. Do we want to hire any extra hands for this, looks like we can hire out for the day for 100 creds each? I'm not sure but I can get some now, before we head in."
Jul 18, 2024 5:37 pm
"Yeah i would agree on getting a extra help, especially if they are
local, it would also help having some extra hands to carry the refinery parts."
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Peter can pay for one of the hirings if Mercer plans on getting two, or we can just split the price of one hire.
Jul 18, 2024 6:02 pm
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Mercenaries
Name: Lucia Calidius
Background: Combat Engineer
Skills: Fix 2d6+1, Program 2d6, Notice 2d6
Hit points: 1d8
Attack rolls: Shoot 1d20+1, Stab 1d20+1, Punch 1d20+1
Expected payment for this job: 50
Name: Abigail Wood
Background: Pilot
Skills: Pilot 2d6+1, Notice 2d6
Hit points: 2d8
Attack rolls: Shoot 1d20+4, Stab 1d20+4, Punch 1d20+4
Expected payment for this job: 100
Name: Song Liu
Background: Soldier
Skills: Exert 2d6+1, Notice 2d6-1
Hit points: 3d8
Attack rolls: Shoot 1d20+3, Stab 1d20+4, Punch 1d20+1
Expected payment for this job: 70
Name: Melubari Babangida
Background: Hunter
Skills: Survive 2d6+1, Notice 2d6
Hit points: 2d8
Attack rolls: Shoot 1d20+3, Other 1d20-1
Expected payment for this job: 40
Name: Ezenwoye Adeyeku
Background: Infiltrator
Skills: Sneak 2d6+1, Notice 2d6
Hit points: 2d8
Attack rolls: Shoot 1d20+2, Stab 1d20+2, Punch 1d20+1
Expected payment for this job: 40
Name: Colin Carter
Background: Barbarian
Skills: Survive 2d6+1, Notice 2d6
Hit points: 3d8
Attack rolls: Punch 1d20+3, Shoot 1d20+3, Stab 1d20
Expected payment for this job: 60
Gear, weapons and armor are not included and should be provided by the contractor.

You can borrow equipment from the CV, as long as you pay for any losses or spent consumables (including pharmaceuticals)
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*For the sake of simplicity, most NPC sheets don't follow PC rules. All rolls above includes any attribute modifiers, skill bonus, or any other extra stuff that the NPC might have earned. Unless otherwise noted, the NPC doesn't have any foci and cannot participate in speculative trading rolls.
** If a skill is not mentioned in its skills list, the NPC rolls it using "2d6" or "2d6-1", as determined by the GM when needed.
*** If damage is not mentioned, the NPC rolls it using the weapon's stats, without any extra bonus.
Jul 19, 2024 12:20 am
"Mercer i don't know about you but i think having a Enginner such as that Luica, could help us make head or tails about the parts we are looking for, and i wouldnt be against some more firepower"
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Peter would find ok to huire Lucia Calidius and Song Liu for the day but i want to wait for @PhoenixScientist
Jul 19, 2024 1:59 am
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I was thinking those two as well.
And whoever would have the best Notice.
Mercer scanned back over the roster..Yeah, that's who I saw too. I want to check inf anyone has been in searchissions before, I would choose them over Song Liu. But other than that? Those are the two that caught my eye.
After this, we can grab equipment and head in?
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Jul 19, 2024 2:14 am
"Yes, i say let's head to the ship, grab what we need, contact them and head in"
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I would assume we would have to go back to the ship to grab the equipment, or just retcon that we grabbed it, @PhoenixScientist would it be ok with you for us to take a day (real world day) to plan what we are taking? I think it can be fun if we decide beforehand what we are taking, and then have to improvise the things we don't take, instead of jus "saying we brought it", but if you think it would be too boring no problem
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