[SFS_Aerondor] 01-02 Fugitive on the Red Planet (Inactive)

Game Master Aerondor

"You'd have to ask him. We just thought he had a new process. Thats why Abdar corp paid so much. If he fooled dem and all their scientists... what hope did we have?"

"Interesting, interesting! If I were him, I wouldn't want to be on AbadarCorp's bad side... I think we'll have to wake him up, don't you think?"

Sebrir will help others tie him up tightly, then will administer him a healing serum if needed.

It is required. When he comes around, Talbot is not a happy ex-starfinder. I assume you have him already trussed up like a turkey.

"Well now, look at this! What do you have to say for your crimes, my friend? What you say may determine where you end up... and the whole universe is watching!" He points to the camera, then back to the man's face.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Talbot spits at you. "I'm a genius inventor. The universe will know that you stand in the way of progress."

"Inventor?" Blake states dubiously. "You stole an artifact that you do not understand to make a profit. It creates an illusion and all that worthless thasteron will return to thasteron when the glamor ends."

He looks to the others. "We can return him to AbdarCorp after we search the rest of this place for the false stone."

You have found the stone on him.

The miners look twice at Talbot, surprised at the acquisitions.

"They tell lies..." starts Talbot, but the miners currently seem cowed.

You search the mines quickly and find some other small items of value.

Off to Abdarcorp with him?

"We did promise to deliver him to AdbarCorp...as long as nothing bad happens to him. And we do have the stone to return"

Remi addresses the two miners but makes sure that everyone can hear her. {You don't have to take our word for anything. Just wait a little while and see what happens to all your precious wealth. I know I wouldn't want to be in that town on the day when everyone starts realizing the truth.} She turns to Talbot, angered by his arrogant attitude. {We'll be taking this stolen artifact back, thank you. And AbadarCorp has a bone to pick with you, for good reason I think.}

You take Talbot back to Mr Philt who accepts him with glee. The residents don't appear happy that the source of their new found wealth has been removed, but as word of his tricks start to seep into the community they turn back to their own companions... drink and more drink.

Mr Philt however has been impressed with their industriousness.

"Abdarcorp has long considered the construction of a shipping hub outside of Maro. Such a facility would keep cargo destined for transport throughout the Pact Worlds away from Maro’s local gangs and criminal organizations. I believe that Tasch could serve to staff this shipping hub and provide infrastructure for guards, pilots, and corporate employees. Such construction would also mean gainful employment for all the townspeople."

You return the stone to Absalom statio. Arvin offers to pay for a round of drinks at a bar popular with many field agents. As you depart, Arvin tends to the charlatan’s stone, securing it in the Lorespire Complex. Before he departs, Arvin informs suggests you "get some rest after your night of enjoyment; I am confident I will have another assignment for you soon.

I have my daughters birthday party tonight, so chronicles may be delayed a day or so. However you are now free for a new scenario. 1091 credits, 2 fame.