SPACE JESUS: MASS EFFECT FAWTL

Game Master Freehold DM

Alertness: 4d3 - 8 + 2 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 2) - 8 + 2 = 1

"I could try to pose as private security..." Grace muses, uncertainly.

Alertness: 1 + 4d3 - 8 ⇒ 1 + (3, 1, 2, 1) - 8 = 0 Well, that's less than ideal.

Do we need a roll to figure out what we can dig up about the address on the local Net, and about any news or history associated with it. Or is that what the Alertness is for?

Some observation during your conversation reveals very little- Noveria is a very unique place and you all get the feeling that its ebb and flow is more akin to an oversized corporation than an actual planetary settlement. It takes a while for an exploitable sign to pop up, but one does in time: what looks to be a surge in individuals wearing green and black uniforms, delivering individual meals from local restaurants to individuals tenants in the building. From where you are it does seem as if building security talks to them for the briefest of moments, but quickly allows them to move on to make their delivery. You can't quite make out anything more detailed than that.

"Looks like green and black is the fashionable choice on Noveria if you want to move around. Now we just need to get some of those guys out of their uniforms," Hestia observes. "Or, alternatively, get a job."

Theron says, "Depends on our timeframes. Trying to get a job will take longer and leave more of a footprint if anyone figures out what happened. I'd say the best bet would be to fake - or better still - steal a uniform. I imagine the depot or the cleaners could provide one. Heck, given how greedy some corps are, we could probably just tell the company store we're new and go buy one."

"Makes sense to me. We could get a uniform apiece, each get an "order", then reconvene near 101 when we are all past security," Hestia suggests, then makes a beeline for the nearest bag-carrying, green-and-black courier.

"Excuse me," she says somewhat frantically, "I just got hired and... well, where do I get the uni? I wasn't paying attention. Help a sister out? I need this job!" She gives the courier an pleading yet somehow vapid look.

Deception: 4d3 - 8 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3, 2, 1) - 8 + 3 = 3

"Some of these gig outfits will let pretty much anybody be an employee, if that is even the right word," Dern says.

"Some of these gig outfits will let pretty much anybody be an employee, if that is even the right word," Dern says.

Grace crosses her arms, looking apprehensive.

"Let's hope. Maybe we can hide our weapons in some packages while we make the infiltration. The sooner we get off this planet, the better..."

"Makes sense to me. We could get a uniform apiece, each get an "order", then reconvene near 101 when we are all past security," Hestia suggests, then makes a beeline for the nearest bag-carrying, green-and-black courier.

"Excuse me," she says somewhat frantically, "I just got hired and... well, where do I get the uni? I wasn't paying attention. Help a sister out? I need this job!" She gives the courier an pleading yet somehow vapid look.

[dice=Deception]4d3-8+3

The salarian you approach lets out an exasperated sigh. "I wish I could say I was surprised. Things have been going downhill since Voulet left. That said, I'm not going to turn down help. Why not help me carry in a few of these lunches, and I'll see about getting you a uniform later?"

"Awesome! Sounds like a deal!" Hestia beams at the salarian, beckoning Theron over. "My friend just started, too. He thought I'd have better luck finding where to get a uni than he would. More hands to help with the lunches! Hey, what about tips? Does anyone ever come across with gratuities? And where are we going to deliver? Offices or residences or both? Are they gonna charge us for the uniforms?" She keeps a running stream of chatter going at the poor courier to keep him from being able to think too much, and starts grabbing orders.

"Awesome! Sounds like a deal!" Hestia beams at the salarian, beckoning Theron over. "My friend just started, too. He thought I'd have better luck finding where to get a uni than he would. More hands to help with the lunches! Hey, what about tips? Does anyone ever come across with gratuities? And where are we going to deliver? Offices or residences or both? Are they gonna charge us for the uniforms?" She keeps a running stream of chatter going at the poor courier to keep him from being able to think too much, and starts grabbing orders.

The salarian almost seems happy- its hard to tell with them sometimes. He hoists over lunches for each of you and notes that your omnitool will let you know where it is supposed to go.

Hestia grabs her case of lunches and checks her Omnitool for her directions.

Once the Salarian has returned to his business, she takes a moment to talk quietly to the group. "This should get Theron in to the area he needs to check. I can deliver this case, then swap with him to finish delivery. We don't want anyone suspicious because they didn't get lunch. Sound like a plan?"

Theron nods, "Sounds like a good plan."

Dern says to Theron, "I may be able to link to your omnitool and scan the area as you pass through."

Hestia nods. "Then it wouldn't be obvious that you were scanning the place, Theron. What are you guys going to do while Theron spies and I deliver lunches. Oh, hey, anyone want lunch?" She sniffs the courier bag appreciatively.

Theron nods, "Ok, I'll look for what I can see, while the rest of you look at whatever Dern can sneakily record."

"Right. Let's move. I have tips to earn." Hestia checks her Omnitool and heads towards the lifts.

"I wish we had the uniforms," she says quietly to Theron as they go. "If you get caught or get flak from anyone, ping me on the Omnitool. I'll play ditzy screwup, you can play annoyed co-worker." She cocks an eyebrow at him for confirmation.

Hestia nods. "Then it wouldn't be obvious that you were scanning the place, Theron. What are you guys going to do while Theron spies and I deliver lunches?"

"I'll keep an eye out for trouble."

Alertness roll?

Systems roll, if needed: 4d3 - 8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 1, 2, 1) - 8 + 5 = 2

Theron nods, "Got it," and heads in with his delivery.

Alertness roll, if needed: 4d3 - 8 + 2 ⇒ (3, 2, 1, 1) - 8 + 2 = 1

There isn't too much to see aside from the uniformly garish colors of various eatery employees, which are the sole spot of color in a drab corporate landscape. The local networks are flooded with advertisements for the Commander Shepard icon for the newest Ancient Circle game, making the omnitool link cluttered, but functional. The food packages are to a company on the 64th level, and the packages themselves allow for entry to that floor- but your target is several floors up. Still, despite being on the wrong floor, an element of the team IS in the building.

Theron keeps an eye out, watching the security systems, especially when he's alone in the lift. Might be the sort of thing we could bypass..

Alertness: 1 + 4d3 - 8 ⇒ 1 + (1, 3, 1, 1) - 8 = -1
But if my Tripwire Sensibilities applies...
Security: 4 + 4d3 - 8 ⇒ 4 + (2, 1, 3, 2) - 8 = 4

Security does definitely play a role here, there are ways to hotwire the elevator, but the question is- do you go for subtlety or do you just do it?

Oh, I'm totally behaving on this first trup - it's just that stunt lets me find traps and the like via Security instead of just Alertness

Oh, I'm totally behaving on this first trup - it's just that stunt lets me find traps and the like via Security instead of just Alertness

Okay just checking.

It is not that hard at all to hack, it's just a matter of doing it subtly...and...done. You have access to the floor in question.

The trip up is quick, soft and professional, and when the two of you step off the elevator it is onto Hestia and Theron make an Alertness check, otherwise it is a carpet that is the very definition of plush. Recessed lighting makes the hallway seem dim, however, and you could swear the very little sound you make is eaten byHestia or Theron can make a Systems check, otherwise it is something you can't quite put your finger on, but the sensation is a bit disorienting.

And a hallway is all it appears to be, a T shaped intersection with the bottom being the elevator and a small sign at the end of the hallway reading Room 101, indicating you should turn to your left to get there.

Downstairs, the remainder of the team remains in position, Zinnius make a Systems check, Grace make an Alertness check, otherwise you are doing little more than watching the procession of food service workers going about their duties.

Alertness: 4d3 - 8 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3, 3, 3) - 8 + 2 = 6

Though still incredibly ill at ease with her surroundings, Grace's military training takes over as she scans the area with a practiced eye.

Alertness: 1 + 4d3 - 8 ⇒ 1 + (3, 1, 2, 2) - 8 = 1

Theron does his best to observe casually, forcing himself not to stare and analyse the security systems. Sure, you could learn more, but trust the recording..

Systems: 4d3 - 8 + 5 ⇒ (1, 3, 2, 2) - 8 + 5 = 5

Dern stays tuned to his omnitool, scanning the infiltration team’s surroundings for defenses and threats.

Alertness: 2 + 4d3 - 8 ⇒ 2 + (1, 2, 2, 2) - 8 = 1

"Wow, nice carpet. I'm gonna look for where this lunch goes." She squints at the lunch as if it were the greatest mystery of the age, waving it like it wasn't sending her where she expected to go, playing up the disorientation slightly. She moves to the top of the T and looks both ways to see if there's more than just 101 to the left up here.

No Systems skill.

It is not that hard at all to hack, it's just a matter of doing it subtly...and...done. You have access to the floor in question.

The trip up is quick, soft and professional, and when the two of you step off the elevator it is onto what only Theron notices is an aqua-colored carpet that has markings on it very reminiscent of asari...hmm... that is the very definition of plush. Recessed lighting makes the hallway seem dim, however, and you could swear the very little sound you make is eaten bywhat only Theron swears is a sound scrambling device that would keep anything up to moderate caliber gunfire muffled to the immediate area. In real life terms, it would be like putting your ear next to one of those old, huge speakers for our parents stereo system, but the sensation is a bit disorienting.

And a hallway is all it appears to be, a T shaped intersection with the bottom being the elevator and a small sign at the end of the hallway reading Room 101, indicating you should turn to your left to get there.

Downstairs, the remainder of the team remains in position, Zinnius and Grace watches the procession of food service workers going about their duties but Zinnius notices a few brief squelchs of radio static that Grace notes synchronizes with a few human men a bit larger and rougher seeming than the average person making deliveries from seeming to walking faster and in tandem as they make their way to the entrance .

Downstairs, the remainder of the team remains in position, Zinnius and Grace watch the procession of food service workers going about their duties but Zinnius notices a few brief squelches of radio static that Grace notes synchronizes with a few human men a bit larger and rougher seeming than the average person making deliveries from seeming to walking faster and in tandem as they make their way to the entrance .

Grace nods slightly in the direction of the large human men, then speaks quietly to Dern:

"Pretty sure our infiltration team's been made. Think we can risk letting our people know, or should we try to handle this ourselves? This is more your area of expertise than mine..."

”We should warn them. I do not think a frontal assault is advisable in this location - which is rare for me to say. But do we know they are after our team - or is something other than normal business going on here?”

Dern sends a quick message to Theros and Hestia: Some heavies entering the building among the delivery staff. Could be you are made. Could be something else is afoot in this building.

Theron flashes back, Thanks for the head's up. We'll try to give 'em a wide berth, though I worry that someone else may be poaching our quarry.

He does his best to blend in with the scenery when he steps off the lift, trying to figure out if he has a clear way out... before remembering himself, and watching for Hestia.

Stealth (In Plain Sight): 3 + 4d3 - 8 ⇒ 3 + (3, 2, 3, 2) - 8 = 5

”We should warn them. I do not think a frontal assault is advisable in this location - which is rare for me to say. But do we know they are after our team - or is something other than normal business going on here?”

The group makes a hard right as they go inside the building, and Grace swears they speak to someone, maybe? Make a Perception check to see whom, or Zinneus can attempt a Systems check to listen in[ooc] before disappearing down a hallway, any pretext at being a deliery person. You know that hustle.

"Wow, nice carpet. I'm gonna look for where this lunch goes." She squints at the lunch as if it were the greatest mystery of the age, waving it like it wasn't sending her where she expected to go, playing up the disorientation slightly. She moves to the top of the T and looks both ways to see if there's more than just 101 to the left up here.

Theron flashes back, Thanks for the head's up. We'll try to give 'em a wide berth, though I worry that someone else may be poaching our quarry.

He does his best to blend in with the scenery when he steps off the lift, trying to figure out if he has a clear way out... before remembering himself, and watching for Hestia.

One subtly, the other less so, the infiltration team makes their way down the hall. The lighting is a bit too infrequent, the carpet a bit too plush, and the door reading "Room 101" is a [ooc]Theron and Hestia make a Perception check, otherwise it is merely a bit too far away for a few moments, but then, you are right there. The door is closed and there is a very obvious, private home style BRING doorbell doubtlessly linked to a camera for the inhabitants next to the door. You can hear [ooc]Hestia and Theron make a Perception check to determine what type of [/ooc[ music coming through the door, even with the sound reduction. Also, someone is singing along. Badly.

Dern tries to access their comms.

Systems: 4d3 - 8 + 5 ⇒ (3, 3, 1, 1) - 8 + 5 = 5

Alertness: 2 + 4d3 - 8 ⇒ 2 + (3, 3, 2, 2) - 8 = 4
Alertness: 2 + 4d3 - 8 ⇒ 2 + (1, 2, 3, 1) - 8 = 1

Looked like we need two?

Hestia checks her omnitool and sneers at it. "Great. Want me to take your delivery bag and stall anyone coming off the elevator?" she sends to Theron.

Zinnius Dern wrote:

”We should warn them. I do not think a frontal assault is advisable in this location - which is rare for me to say. But do we know they are after our team - or is something other than normal business going on here?”

The group makes a hard right as they go inside the building, and Grace swears they speak to someone, maybe? Make a Perception check to see whom, or Zinneus can attempt a Systems check to listen in[ooc] before disappearing down a hallway, any pretext at being a deliery person. You know that hustle.

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"Wow, nice carpet. I'm gonna look for where this lunch goes." She squints at the lunch as if it were the greatest mystery of the age, waving it like it wasn't sending her where she expected to go, playing up the disorientation slightly. She moves to the top of the T and looks both ways to see if there's more than just 101 to the left up here.

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Theron flashes back, Thanks for the head's up. We'll try to give 'em a wide berth, though I worry that someone else may be poaching our quarry.

He does his best to blend in with the scenery when he steps off the lift, trying to figure out if he has a clear way out... before remembering himself, and watching for Hestia.

One subtly, the other less so, the infiltration team makes their way down the hall. The lighting is a bit too infrequent, the carpet a bit too plush, and the door reading "Room 101" is a [ooc]Theron and Hestia make a Perception check, otherwise it is merely a bit too far away for a few moments, but then, you are right there. The door is closed and there is a very obvious, private home style BRING doorbell doubtlessly linked to a camera for the inhabitants next to the door. You can hear [ooc]Hestia and Theron make a Perception check to determine what type of [/ooc[ music coming through the door, even with the sound reduction. Also, someone is singing along. Badly.

ugh. Autocorrect. Ugh.

Zinnius Dern wrote:

”We should warn them. I do not think a frontal assault is advisable in this location - which is rare for me to say. But do we know they are after our team - or is something other than normal business going on here?”

The group makes a hard right as they go inside the building, and Grace swears they speak to someone, and Zinneus can confirm they use a passphrase: "Shepherd was wrong" before disappearing down a hallway, any pretext at being a deliery person gone. You know that hustle.

One subtly, the other less so, the infiltration team makes their way down the hall. The lighting is a bit too infrequent, the carpet a bit too plush, and the door reading "Room 101" is a at what Hestia notices is a far too long hallway- there have to be some extra rooms hidden somewhere along this corridor- for a few moments, but then, you are right there. The door is closed and there is a very obvious, private home style BRING doorbell doubtlessly linked to a camera for the inhabitants next to the door. Hestia hears someone singing along badly to some kind of music, but his off key screeching turns her off to whatever type of music it might be.

"There's too much hallway for one door," Hestia whispers, running sensitive fingertips along the wall, looking for a break in the surface.

Investigation: 4d3 - 8 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 1) - 8 = -2

Yeah.

Alertness: 1 + 4d3 - 8 ⇒ 1 + (2, 1, 1, 3) - 8 = 0

"I can probably use the smartbell panel to get into that door, just not sure I can do it fast enough to not be noticed by the louts...." He blinks then at her statement, "What, wait? So hidden doors?"

Searching would be Alertness again? Investigation? Would Tripwire Sensibilities let me use Security from the whole 'avoiding trap' thing?

[dice=Alertness]1+4d3-8

"I can probably use the smartbell panel to get into that door, just not sure I can do it fast enough to not be noticed by the louts...." He blinks then at her statement, "What, wait? So hidden doors?"

Searching would be Alertness again? Investigation? Would Tripwire Sensibilities let me use Security from the whole 'avoiding trap' thing?

You can use Investigation for this, where Hestia has failed

"There's too much hallway for one door," Hestia whispers, running sensitive fingertips along the wall, looking for a break in the surface.

[dice=Investigation]4d3-8

Yeah.

You are aware that there is more to this hallway, but have no idea where these phantom rooms are. It strikes you as an uncanny waste of space at the moment.

Investigation: 0 + 4d3 - 8 ⇒ 0 + (2, 1, 2, 1) - 8 = -2 Whole lotta nope.

Theron whispers, "Keep looking, I'll work on the door that we can actually see." He moves forward, doing his best to look like someone who should be trying that door Assuming my "in plain sight" stealth roll still holds. He quickly pops the panel and starts trying to hack in.

Security: 4 + 4d3 - 8 ⇒ 4 + (3, 3, 1, 2) - 8 = 5

"Maybe they just had a crap architect. I'll go watch the 'vator." Hestia slides down the hall to look and listen for the elevator approaching or arriving.

Dern adds a message to Hestia and Theros, Possible password of interest: “Shepard was wrong.” Most curious choice.

Hestia frowns at Dern's message, then replies. Interesting. Thanks. Might be a good hole card.

[dice=Investigation]0+4d3-8 Whole lotta nope.

Theron whispers, "Keep looking, I'll work on the door that we can actually see." He moves forward, doing his best to look like someone who should be trying that door Assuming my "in plain sight" stealth roll still holds. He quickly pops the panel and starts trying to hack in.

[dice=Security]4+4d3-8

It's an out of the box security system. You're through it in moments. You can open the door, flip the camera to see what's inside, or first one and then the other.

Theron quickly flips the camera to ensure he's not walking into worse than the goons following him... or something that'll tip them off immediately, either.

[smaller]"I'm in... Just making sure we actually want to go in there first."