Main - Chapter 7.2: Neptunia

Oct 2, 2024 10:53 pm

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OK, got a few questions:

1) Another "Gui"?

2) How many engineers are needed? We have two. Would three be useful? (A pair of "Gui"s not withstanding.)

3) Are stevedores actually needed?

4) Internal security forces are always good, but it helps to give them other duties in addition that will be useful.

5) We have like five pilots now. We should be good on that, correct?

On a first glance, I don't know that we need another pilot and I am not sure how well Erin and Vilma would mix. (On the other hand, having two team leads for two internal squads is completely valid, too.) I am interested in the other four, however, depending on what we need.

BTW, what is going to happen with Peter? Because I'll want to replace him if he's disappearing.

Oct 3, 2024 12:41 am

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daryen says:

OK, got a few questions:

1) Another "Gui"?

The odds are 1 in about 100 for the name. Surname is different, though... Gui Wang and Gui Long. Blame the dice and my name generator. There is a 1 in 10.000 chance to have exactly the same name. Let's hope not.

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2) How many engineers are needed? We have two. Would three be useful? (A pair of "Gui"s not withstanding.)

Up to you. Usually, all NPCs counts as crew, you need to have a minimum amount of people and that's it. If their skills are relevant or not, will depend on how everyone is doing during crisis, if there are boarding parties, away teams, if someone is hurt, etc.

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3) Are stevedores actually needed?

They are the cheapest crew members. But you can ask Dr. Chen to move things around. We will abstract all that. Outside of combat, just the number of crew members matter.

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4) Internal security forces are always good, but it helps to give them other duties in addition that will be useful.

They will have something to do in the background. No need to worry.

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5) We have like five pilots now. We should be good on that, correct? On a first glance, I don't know that we need another pilot and I am not sure how well Erin and Vilma would mix. (On the other hand, having two team leads for two internal squads is completely valid, too.)

See above. They would work together in the background. Their skills are just relevant in away missions, hand to hand combat etc.

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BTW, what is going to happen with Peter? Because I'll want to replace him if he's disappearing.

He is leaving and selling his shares after you sell the cargo (including his cargo) and have the credits.

Oct 3, 2024 1:14 am

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One more question: do I need to worry about NPCs comparing notes on pay? I mean, if we hire Vilma at 100 and Erin is at 30, I can't imagine she'd be very happy about that. Or do NPCs just not worry about things like that?

Also, how do our finances on the crew look so far? Honestly, I'd be happy enough to just hire them all, as they would significantly improve our personal combat capabilities by a lot. But I don't want to overextend our finances, either.

Hank will start interviewing the candidates. Starting with GUI, Apria, and Damilola. The only hesitation is Vilma because of her salary level. If we hired all of them, that would be good, as it would bring us to a crew of 8, which is right about the level of 20 or so we probably want to be at. Baring anything bad, we'll probably hire either all of them, or all but Vilma.

We'll need to figure out who will be the new gunner.

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[SWN] Corbin McRogers

Esidrix

Oct 3, 2024 2:12 pm

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I'm fine with a pair of Gui's. I don't see the benefit in hiring Vilma, the skills don't really match the pay. Any other 3 people are cheaper.

Oct 3, 2024 2:45 pm

All your interviews go smoothly.

What do you do? Public

Hire everyone except Vilma and move on. You'll increase daily wages by 120 credits. That'll be an extra 7,560 credits to pay all their wages until Altaria.

Hire everyone, including Vilma. You'll increase daily wages by 220 credits. That'll be an extra 13,860 credits to pay all their wages until Altaria.

Wait, I need more information about these candidates...

Oct 3, 2024 2:58 pm

Hank hires all of them except Vilma. I can't justify the extra expense since she's almost as expensive as the rest combined.

In addition, he increases Appius to 10 and Erin to 50. Appius should not be such an outlier. Erin has been around for a long time and probably deserves more, but let's start with an initial pay bump. Plus it puts her ahead of all of the lower paid new crew, which he wants to have in place.

Finally, we'll also need to figure out who the new gunner will be. Particularly if we get an actual weapon.

Edit: The pay raises for Appius and Erin add an additional 27 to the daily total.

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Oct 3, 2024 3:37 pm

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Okay. I will update the ship charsheet after Douklan joins you. I believe SS19 will RP that when he gets back to the CV.

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Finally, we'll also need to figure out who the new gunner will be. Particularly if we get an actual weapon.

The only option is Mercer. It doesn't make sense for someone's else PC to swap departments and an NPC can only be a department head if there are no PCs left.

PhoenixScientist

Oct 3, 2024 5:31 pm

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I have an acceptable shoot for now, but it won't be getting better through skill points. I can't afford it.
What's next?

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Douklan Paravides

spaceseeker19

Oct 4, 2024 5:17 am

htech says:

She paused, letting the weight of her words settle in. "The Reserve Forces are largely composed of former military members who, like you, have reached the end of their active duty or resigned their commission. They aren’t normally kept under arms, but they are available should the Navy or the Security Division need experienced personnel. It’s not a common occurrence, but it’s a contingency nevertheless."

The Admiral’s eyes lingered on him for a moment longer, and her voice softened further. "You’ve served with distinction, Mr. Paravides. Your contributions have not gone unnoticed, and we are grateful for everything you’ve done. You have my respect. Wherever your journey takes you next, I trust that you will continue to make us proud."

"Thank you, Admiral." Douklan says, genuinely touched. "Thank you." He gives a final salute, and takes his leave.

Douklan wanders for a while in the base, wondering at how the experience of the base simultaneously feels unchanged and profoundly different now that his relationship to it - his role in the Navy - has changed. He hadn't really been sure until he sat down in the Admiral's office which way he was going to jump, but a big part of him had wanted this....this freedom. But now he didn't know what to do with it.

In the absence of a heavenly host appearing to usher him down the right path, Douklan found that his feet eventually brought him back to the CeeVee. He resolved to talk to the Captain, to see if there was still a place for him, and a job for a recent veteran.

Oct 4, 2024 1:41 pm

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Hank will offer Douklan a job ...

Far Traders: GM

Oct 4, 2024 4:50 pm

After checking in with the people stationed at the bridge, Douklan was directed to the office of Hank Heron, the ship's first officer. Captain Zaytsev, it seemed, was tied up with other matters. It was just as well — Douklan wasn’t even sure what he wanted to say yet. No longer bound by rank, regulations, or duties. Freedom — the very thing he had craved — now stretched before him like a vast, empty expanse, daunting and uncertain.

He arrived at Hank’s office and found the door open. Hank was seated behind a cluttered desk, reviewing a holo-screen filled with logistics reports. When he looked up, a flicker of surprise crossed his face, quickly replaced by a broad grin. Douklan was using civilian clothes.

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What do you do?

Oct 4, 2024 7:46 pm

With the grin still on his face, Hank says, "Come on in! Please, have a seat! What can I do for you?"

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Obviously, I know. :-) But to make it work correctly, Hank has to ask.

Douklan Paravides

spaceseeker19

Oct 7, 2024 4:34 am

"Well, sir, it's about what I talked to you about a week ago. Buying shares, remember? I'm just letting you know I'm still interested." Douklan hunched his shoulders and smiled a half smile. "Also, would you have a space for an ex-Navy liaison on your crew?"

Oct 7, 2024 2:35 pm

Hank laughs and says, "No reason to be formal. You've been around too long for that. And, of course you have a spot here on the CeeVee! In fact, if anyone found out you asked for a job and I didn't give it to you, I'd be strung up by my thumbs."

Still smiling, he gets down to business, continuing, "Really, after the job you did getting us away from those pirates, I'd be a moron to not hire you. Let's get the paperwork out of the way ..."

By the time Douklan leaves the room, he is hired and has his shares.

Oct 7, 2024 3:15 pm

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By the time Douklan leaves the room, he is hired and has his shares.

You mean shares in the new ship's funds? How many credits are you adding there?

Or are you just talking about the daily wages?

Oct 7, 2024 4:07 pm

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Ok, after the meeting he's hired and we're working on figuring out the ship shares. Can we have a side discussion on that so I properly understand what we've done again so we can integrate Douklan and release Peter?

Oct 7, 2024 7:20 pm

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Yup. Feel free to create a side-thread and ask your questions =)

Captain Zaytsev

Oct 8, 2024 1:46 am

Trade Era 1235, Day 168. 14:49 UTC
Captain Valeria Zaytsev stood on the dais in the conference room, her gaze sweeping over the assembled crew of the Celestial Voyager. Outside the observation windows, Neptunia's atmosphere swirled in brilliant shades of blue and white.

"Alright, everyone, let's get started," she began and gestured to the group standing beside her. "We’ve got some new faces joining us. All former military, so they should fit in nicely, though I’ll admit—having this many ex-soldiers aboard makes me feel like I should start drilling formations."

A ripple of laughter went through the room, easing the tension. Valeria grinned and pointed to the first of the newcomers, a tall, broad-shouldered man. "This is Gui, former Engineman. And before you ask—yes, Corbin, this means you now have two Gui's in engineering."

Another round of chuckles rippled through the room, and even Gui cracked a small smile. Valeria moved on to introduce the rest: Mettia, Damilola, Appia, and Hina, a petite woman with a quick, determined expression.

"And last but not least, Douklan Paravides," Valeria said, turning to the final figure. Douklan stepped forward, and the air in the room shifted. His time as the military liaison on the Celestial Voyager and the multiple times they shared a drink, meal or even combat had left an impression on everyone, and now, seeing him in a civilian role was an adjustment.

"Douklan," Valeria said with a nod, "is rejoining us. I don’t think I need to explain much—he’s been here before. You all know him."

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What do you do?

Captain Zaytsev

Mercer Canaan Furio

PhoenixScientist

Oct 8, 2024 1:54 am