Prelude Opportunity
Prelude Opportunity
On one of the lower levels of Center, there is a building. It looks like most others but the astute professionals of the Sovereign noticed that it is anything but ordinary. Confirming this, they are contacted by a mysterious party asking them to acquire something from this building. The building is a very private bank that holds and secures valuables for the ultra-wealthy. Its location is due to the fact that it generally is in the business of hiding things that the wealthy would not be comfortable publicly owning. The benefactor promises to pay each member of the groups 100,000 credits and to let them keep the haul. Everything except for a locked briefcase which they must promise not to open.
So...how do you get it? This is a dramatic task which requires 5 successes and is done at a -4. Anyone who posts in here, successful or not, will get 1 xp and an additionally benny. The design of the building and it's guards are entirely up to you. Feel free to use any skill you would like as long as it makes sense. If an exception amount of successes are gained (20) , a special reward will be unlocked. This is a prelude, so no rush. I would like to have it finished by the end of the quarter, but since we are starting late that isn't set in stone. Have fun, describe how badass your character is, etc.
So...how do you get it? This is a dramatic task which requires 5 successes and is done at a -4. Anyone who posts in here, successful or not, will get 1 xp and an additionally benny. The design of the building and it's guards are entirely up to you. Feel free to use any skill you would like as long as it makes sense. If an exception amount of successes are gained (20) , a special reward will be unlocked. This is a prelude, so no rush. I would like to have it finished by the end of the quarter, but since we are starting late that isn't set in stone. Have fun, describe how badass your character is, etc.
GM Bennies 9/9
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last night was rough, rougher than most... The dream that haunts me a gift from the forge left me wanting a good nights sleep. I am glad we got a job. Sounds like someone needs our help and I love helping people. I would honestly do it for free, but free doesn’t keep our ship aloft, and doesn’t put food into our bellys. Last thing I was is us settling to the level of those idiots aboard the Thunder Duck. Ducky puts down the briefing pad clearly unable to read it fortunately it has an audio playback function. ”Looks like some needs our help. They didn’t ask for the Persuit, Remorsless, or Thunder Duck. They asked for the crew of the Soverign. We are a good crew, a crew that stands for something and that isn’t afraid of helping the little guy. Lets go to work.”
Notice 9
Four four armed gaurds, level A hires, competent, well armed and tough as all get out. The megaversal legions best. I saw them all and I noticed their shift change was poorly executed right at 1pm sharp. Enough time, 3 minutes for us to use their own precision clock work against them. Not exactly a smash grab op, but that is why we went in as a team. Wait for the shift change and go!Ducky Stat Block
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"So what IS the plan? Distraction? Get them to just let us in? I could pose as a person of wealth." Sera asks the other members of the crew.
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Ducky turns to Sera. She smiles gently, ”Sounds like a great idea, havimg someone on the inside works for me. Keep in radio comtact and let us know the layout. Then provide maybe a little dramatic distraction while we go in through the back.”
Ducky Stat Block
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As the situation was waited on for Que those three minutes may as well have been three months. With only the slightest of efforts he wrapped his Quantum field around Ducky and took her with him moving at a nice walk right past the sensors and everything else trapped in time. While he did not have the ability to teleport through the vault because of the phase fields he knew that Sera's plan of going in as a client and getting it opened would do the trick.
The strange thing was in the couple weeks of relative experience in quantum state he and ducky had to look through the rest of the building the whole thing looked bland. No high end tech, no mages, or psychics suddenly twitching. It was as if they were robbing a accounting office or something. Heck they even had a guy running through books, of course Que put salt in his coffee, that one is always funny.
Getting to the vault Que was started to see that it was still locked. "Crap, we need to move forward in boring time, but stay hidden in a Quantum field. Sorry Ducky, but this will hurt you a little bit and be very confusing for both of us." Then moving over out of the way so they could watch the wall still Que relaxed his power instead folding it outward as a bubble around them making it near impossible for anyone to see them in the bubble or them to see out. They could not make out what Sera did to get the vault open or her interactions on the way in. But they could see when the vault was open and that was when he took the opportunity to act.
With a flip and spin not even another Quantum being could perceive Que was able to slide in, grab the cases and slide out. The movements all so fast and perfectly executed you would have thought an Tri-Galactic Gymnast was at work. Of course, one was...
The strange thing was in the couple weeks of relative experience in quantum state he and ducky had to look through the rest of the building the whole thing looked bland. No high end tech, no mages, or psychics suddenly twitching. It was as if they were robbing a accounting office or something. Heck they even had a guy running through books, of course Que put salt in his coffee, that one is always funny.
Getting to the vault Que was started to see that it was still locked. "Crap, we need to move forward in boring time, but stay hidden in a Quantum field. Sorry Ducky, but this will hurt you a little bit and be very confusing for both of us." Then moving over out of the way so they could watch the wall still Que relaxed his power instead folding it outward as a bubble around them making it near impossible for anyone to see them in the bubble or them to see out. They could not make out what Sera did to get the vault open or her interactions on the way in. But they could see when the vault was open and that was when he took the opportunity to act.
With a flip and spin not even another Quantum being could perceive Que was able to slide in, grab the cases and slide out. The movements all so fast and perfectly executed you would have thought an Tri-Galactic Gymnast was at work. Of course, one was...
9, two successes
Que (Rob T) Status & Conditions
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Part One, dressing the part: Streetwise: 7 Common Knowledge: 6 Persuasion: 12
Sera uses her streetwise to find a local clothing store to get the clothing to disguise herself as a wealthy person who would have something to put in this bank. She asks around and finds the best shop for what she is looking for. Arriving at the shop, she walks in looking like she has money to spend. She tries on a few outfits but seems to be having some trouble determining what is best. She asks the clerk for some help letting them know what she is looking for. The clerk helps her find an outfit that will work for her. Sera really butters up the clerk that is helping her as well, putter her good looks and her charisma to work. She convinces the clerk at the store that she just wants to use them for a little bit and will bring them right back. Dressed for success, she pays the rental fee and heads for the "bank."
Part Two, the bank: Persuasion: 12
Once she arrives at the bank, she walks looking like someone who has something valuable she wants stored in a "safe" place. She takes a quick look around and spots the person she needs to talk to. The new account manager. She walks up to this person looking like she is worth millions of credits. "I want... no.. need... no.. I must store my most valuable possession in your vault. I hear this is the most secure place in all of phase world. That is of course from those that need to know that, of course."
The male account manager, who is stunned that this absolute ten just walked up and started talking to him out of the blue, says, "Well... um... yes. yes yes we can store your most valuable item in our vault." He tries to recompose himself but he is up against Sera's charismatic personality as well. At a lost for words he falls like putty in her hands as he asks, "Would.. would you like to see the vault first?" Finally getting some composure back, "I assure you it is the best there is." He leads Sera to the vault, telling her about the facilities.
Finally at the vault, he opens it for her to see inside.
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- Dorian Falstaff
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Hacking the Bank 5 success's
"Mr. Givens please observe our surroundings while I shut down the alarms. Hopefully before these oafs set them all off." Having tracked the banks pirated net connection it was easy work to track it back and slice the IC like butter. Stationed in a nearby alley for the hack Dorian was concerned there were additional outdoor security that had gone unnoticed and he was not wrong. A network of cameras surrounded the building but he soon had any that might catch sight of the teams approach showing a loop of inactivity. "As you wish Lord Director, scanning." Replied the robotic servant as he searched the area for threats.
Notice 1 success
"It appears some drones have been activated My Lord.""Ah yes, there's the alert. There, returned them to their docks." He continues shutting down sensors, deleting camera footage of Serra, and when the team gets to the vaults he pops more than the target box. He pops all he can.
At A Glance
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Having taken much longer than the rest of the crew, Vrothuss finally steps into the picture. His seemingly unkept appearance is certainly out of place in such a fancy and well to do environment.
The Benefactor knows something about Loanea. This job thenextract the information.
"Exit ready. Second floor. Third door on the right from the elevator."
Vrothuss leans against the wall and waits and begins analyzing the rift
Vrothuss checks on some features.
Wonder if others use this Rift to gain access here without going through security?
"Hope no one fears ghosts and spirits. Our exit goes through the Astral and Ethereal Realms"
The Benefactor knows something about Loanea. This job thenextract the information.
"Exit ready. Second floor. Third door on the right from the elevator."
Vrothuss leans against the wall and waits and begins analyzing the rift
Rift Particulars _
Truelly an oddity.Vrothuss checks on some features.
Notice 5 _
This room is truely designed to house this Rift. the spirits from the otherside seem to leave this access alone.Wonder if others use this Rift to gain access here without going through security?
"Hope no one fears ghosts and spirits. Our exit goes through the Astral and Ethereal Realms"
Vrothuss _
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The bank is no match for the crew of the Sovereign. They not only get the intended deposit box, but also easily crack open a few more. The entire crew gets an additional 100 k (200k total) and after they turn in the loot they were hired to get, they pulled a small seamless black rectangle, the size of a hardcover book. It is heavily secured, but Dorian cracks the code with ease once they return to base. The case opens open and Dorian feels his heart lurch in his chest once he sees the contents. He reaches in and pulls out a small megadamage slide, heavily polished to allow a microscope to examine it's contents. But Dorian does not need a microscope, for he immediately knows what is on the slide, and the other dozen slides in the container: It's a sliver of an Altress's brain. Dorian had always heard rumors that people would create these in an attempt to piece together the mystery of the forge.
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- Dorian Falstaff
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Re: Prelude Opportunity
Item proposal: Altess Data Codex
Last edited by Dorian Falstaff on Mon Feb 18, 2019 10:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.
At A Glance
- Pender Lumkiss
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Science What !?! _
Voss takes his credits and begins going through his notes and contacts. He stumbles across a note regarding a Financial Securities Firm from the Consortium of Civilized Worlds. Luke mentioned that the FSF was reliable and secure and would give a return of 1% every Earth year.Heading towards the bridge to find @Sera, he informs her that he wants to electronically transfer funds to the FSF. All two hundred thousand credits. Out of sight and out of mind.
Vrothuss _
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OOC Comments
Bracers of Fortune
Que looks around, that was weird, as soon as he touched the bracers he felt like he had slipped, but he knows he did not use his powers. Somehow they are creating a synergy with his quantum manipulation. Looking around the vault it comes to him there is something about this place interesting. "Did you guys feel that, it was weird for sure."Que (Rob T) Status & Conditions
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Knowledge Science 6
Sera gains +2 to common knowledge rolls pertaining to knowledge of the forgeSera looks at her credits she received from the mission. I should really put all this away for expenses. She reaches to feel something on the back of her neck. She opens up a store catalog and start browsing some items.
Touching the screen to direct it to the page she wants.
The page reads the following.
Modification Chip, Skill: Shooting
50,000 CR
Sera touches the plus button to the Skill level. It changes from One. Two, Three. Then she touch update.
Cost increases to 150,000 CR.
She hits buy now and enters in all her information on the next purchase pages.
She puts the other 50,000 CR into her expense account.
Later, Voss comes to her with his request. Sera takes the credits and deposits it where Voss wanted.
"Alright, your credits are put in your FSF account."
Much later, a package arrives for Sera. She opens it to reveal some new items. She looks around for Dorian. She is in a super happy mood. Upon finding him she says, "Hey Dorian!" He eyes are like sparkling with joy. "Can you do me a favor? I need these installed." She holds a box containing the skill mods. "My life is in your hands."
Mod Upgrade
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- Dorian Falstaff
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On seeing the slide all color drains from Dorians face and then it becomes clouded with sadness and rage. When someone asks what's wrong orwhat he has has, he's not even sure whose asking, but his reply is in the dead voice of barely controlled fury. Bloody seeker bastards... I'd heard they we hunting Altess for the secret but didn't want to believe anyone outside the Splugorth would resort to this... ghoulishness. I'll need to return these to the Dynasty for identification. Their families will need to be informed and reproduction permissions assigned. Mr. Givens and I will return with all possible haste however."Stoic wrote: ↑Sun Feb 17, 2019 9:27 pm The bank is no match for the crew of the Sovereign. They not only get the intended deposit box, but also easily crack open a few more. The entire crew gets an additional 100 k (200k total) and after they turn in the loot they were hired to get, they pulled a small seamless black rectangle, the size of a hardcover book. It is heavily secured, but Dorian cracks the code with ease once they return to base. The case opens open and Dorian feels his heart lurch in his chest once he sees the contents. He reaches in and pulls out a small megadamage slide, heavily polished to allow a microscope to examine it's contents. But Dorian does not need a microscope, for he immediately knows what is on the slide, and the other dozen slides in the container: It's a sliver of an Altress's brain. Dorian had always heard rumors that people would create these in an attempt to piece together the mystery of the forge.
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When he returns the slide to the case he notices something else behind them, a small jeweled pendant. Reverently pulling it from the case he slips it around his neck. "An Altess Data Codex. This may help me figure out who did this." He motions towards the slides then gets lost in concentration a moment. "Hmm, well not a lot on that but some interesting things in other regards. I've transferred some data on the Forge to Ship." He takes the slides to his bunk and begins preparing to return home.
K/Science:19 gain K/Forge d4
"I will certainly install your upgrades before I go Sera. We're all packed for the journey home and I have nothing more pressing to attend to. Allow me to don my armor and meet me in my workshop." Before she can protest he sighs and follows up with "Yes, the workshop. It's kept immaculate, you are immune to disease at any rate, and all the microtronics I need are already in there." Dorian goes to get ready and arrives in the workshop prepped to go.Sera wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2019 5:20 pm Much later, a package arrives for Sera. She opens it to reveal some new items. She looks around for Dorian. She is in a super happy mood. Upon finding him she says, "Hey Dorian!" He eyes are like sparkling with joy. "Can you do me a favor? I need these installed." She holds a box containing the skill mods. "My life is in your hands."
Mod Upgrade
He "puts her under" and begins to work, requesting tools from Mr. Givens as he goes.
Repair rolls all succeed, 5.5 hours
At A Glance
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With the operation a success, Sera 'wakes up' afterwords. She looks over at Dorian for a moment then closes her eyes to test accessing the new skill chips. Everything seems to be working fine. She reopens her eyes. "Thanks Dorian, I appreciate it."
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- Dorian Falstaff
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The Altess nods politely, "Far better I do it than some back alley chop shop. ... You're welcome. While I'd need time to study the schematics, in the future I can vastly improve the efficacy of several of your modifications." He shows her a datapad with a schematic showing Seras various mods and enhancements. "Some already perform their intended functions at peak efficiency, those we could multitask."
At A Glance
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Smarts 5
Sera looks at the datapad Dorian shows her, "Wow, I didn't realize I had that much cyber in me. You really think you can improve them?" As she says this she look at her right hand and arm that designed to look and feel like genuine organic skin.Status Tracker
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Notice 12
Que looks at Sera and back at Dorian. The realization comes over him slowly but then sinks in. Holy crap, she thinks she is human. dude, does Ducky know, am I the only one who did not know? Out loud he says. "Okay, lets rock and roll I feel like I could have taken a nap or scouted this place out a dozen times in the amount of time we have stared at the robot unsure how to respect it. Treat it the way it wants to be treated and call it good."
While everyone is getting read Que decides maybe waiting for them is too much to ask and decides he will go ahead and scout ahead, leaving a Que behind to make them feel safe.
Que (Rob T) Status & Conditions
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