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Yepp - except Noise is mainly 5th edition. Background count (this is the short version) reduces your available magic with their number. So Stag would go from magic 5 (and 5 pp) to magic 2 (and 2 pp) in an area with Background count 3. Unless it is aspected and aligned to his tradition (which he has none, so though luck :P) But no augmentation means no Cyborgs - yey ! (For vicious foes - take a look at these) Does she/you have access to Running Wild?
Yeah - that means we don't use augmentation that much. Just don't give the challenger any ideas about background count or something that silly :P
"Yepp - actual paper. Haven't seen this in a while." Running a quick scan with his commlink indicates multiple rfid tags in the books. "They are tagged. Maybe that's how it's supposed to work?"
Stag takes a quick run to his car to fetch the Tag Eraser (one can never be too careful!) and joins up with Lyst and Dorjan in looking for goodies. He also keeps an eye out for any other surprises left, like surveillance cameras or other bugs. Before they enter (hopefully out of range of any audio monitoring devices) he drops a comment: "It's quite impressive that he loaned us a hideout. Either he has more money then sense, big plans or likes to keeps his pets in a box where he can find them" or do something worse. But we'll see... Noticing the bookshelf Stag moves up and gives them a contemplative stare. After a few seconds he starts to examine the books themselves. "In the trids - there is always a certain book, or combination of books that you pull out to open these. Lets see which are real books and which are levers, if any"
"We should atleast look around for the promised presents. Might be some useful gear - and I have my de-tagger in the car - some fixers feel an smothering need to keep tabs on their runners. Otherwise meeting here at noon tomorrow seems like a fine plan - not that I know anyone in the military contractor business, but I'll see what I can dig up."
Addressing 'Bobs' concern "Yeah - if the facility you blow up is in downtown Seattle they have no choice but to try and fry your sorry ass. But this is an in the middle of nowhere research lab we are talking about! In my experience they usually try to just quiet down those - and sending strike teams at runners or poking around tends to have the opposite effect." He shakes his head "Not that it matters - besides I've never hit real military contractors, the might be pissier then your average corp - the general consensus seems to be to avoid a big boom. And since we have noone with enough experience with whatever ordinance they are packing I'll have to get behind it - I prefer to avoid getting caught in a chemical drekstorm just for a few nuyen extra..." Smiling at Lyst he adds in a half serious manner "Try bringing them cake and brandy - cheapest way to mend fences..."
"Now that is a worry I can get behind"
Having driven to the hideout on his own, Stag hadn't seen the interior of the bus yet. Upon setting foot inside (and taking great care to wipe his feet) he lets loose an impressed whistle and looks around. "Either the security manager doesn't think thieves work night or there are something that is only present during the day. Something really valuable. If I were to hazard a guess it would either be important personnel or they only work with the important material during the daytime and move it somewhere else during the night." He pauses and considers the concerns of their still un-introduced team member. "But those souped up cyber-goons still worry me... "
"It sounds like a remote research lab. They have nothing to gain by retaliating - and corps usually play by the notebook. But might be worth considering... Lets see what the legwork shows"
Ah - okay : ) That makes sense
There are skillcaps in 4ed? Is that only for group tests or have I missed something major?
Pew - Glad I didn't have to give him a ride. Awkward ... Stag readies himself to leave - but Pecks words makes him pause. Never had a runner he didn't know negotiate on his behalf - but nuyen is nuyen and he could afford to stay a few moments longer. While waiting he booted up his com and sent a message to his sister 'Got a job - might not come home for a few days.'
"I would rather go for 'if' instead of 'when' my foreign friend. But then again - this language is lacking even a minimum of finesse." His words are still lacking any sort of identifier - but a 'keen' mind might realise he is not an native speaker.
Stag glances at Mr. Smiles - A mage - great... Just my freaking luck. He clears his head by shaking it - no need to botch this just yet. On the topic of shooting he adds in a hopeful tone "Let us make sure we don't need any two sided firefights then"
"Stag - I'll prefer lighter arms and close distance. I'll make my way close and eliminate any stragglers that hide or otherwise are hard to tag with the sniper rifle."
The Freya missile merely costs 150000 and annihilates everything in a 20 meter radii :D (There are missiles that are not rocks dropped from orbit in WAR! also - if you want the stats? But I sure as hell hope noone would need them :P)
He leans back in the chair again and puts away the document inner pocket. "Very well then. 5000¥ for the paydata and up to double as a bonus. Might require a few days of legwork first - I assume this operation is not too time critical? The report lacks some information - mainly numbers and routine - as well as non-human defences such as drones, hounds, cameras and such fun. But it appears doable ..."
Nah - I don't think there are anything like them left since nukes stopped working : ) For the low low price of 1200000000 nuyen and with the simple availability of 144F and an ammo cost of 1200000 you get a 200 radii of 'nothing lives, nothing stands - just a crater' :) [ref p160 in WAR!]
Stag makes a mental note to bring his tag eraser. Might come in handy. "Hmm. It is a tight budget - but doable. Is there any intel on where the data is kept or is this it?" he waves the paper in the air.
Huh - and I was starting to look for the Availability of a Thor Shot !
Stag takes the file and looks it trough. Without looking up from the paper he asks "Also - do we have a spending account on this one? I see no details about payment - I'm sorry to come of as paranoid - but it is one detail I prefer to work out in advance..."
The gameplay thread is up, in case you missed it Lyst : )
Yeah - know that problem, I have it myself : )
Got some - but didn't go all the way up to rating 6 (to many slots!) Might come to regret that. But hey - we can always shoot first ^^
Stag enters the room. He usually doesn't spend time in this part of town - always a hassle to make it trough all the checkpoints. But work is work, and the money is probably good two, so some discomfort is worth putting up with. He made sure to dress the part: his red trenchcoat is perfectly clean and his shirt is newly pressed. He even bought a tie for the occasion! (Sadly - the tie he picked didn't really match the rest of the attire, teal and red is a no go, but he was blissfully unaware) He sits down in one of the remaining chairs and looks around. There were some familiar faces - but mostly strangers. He heard about some, sure, but not enough to actually recognize them himself. "I'll just have some still water - thanks. Just had lunch before I left." When his order arrives he merely samples the liquid before putting the glass down and leaning back into the chair. "I too would prefer to get into the details. The questions will probably come after that." His English has neither accent or dialect - almost like a newsanchor but less formal.
Bonded weapon foci knife and SnS ammo here - both have decent efficiency against the Immune to Normal Weapon Crowd : )
Updated my sheet to take advantage of Way of the Adept. Comments are welcome ! Edit: Thought I give a TL:DR version of what Stag is good at. Infiltration is is strongest skill - it got the highest pool and it gives out penalties to detect him both by sound and vision. Perception is a close second - hearing especially. Combined with a decent shadowing, disguise and palming pool he should be able to get the drop on most things that need to die - or stalk and find those whom need to be found. He has a track pool of 5 to aid in this, as well as the option to track by scent at a +2 modifier. He prefers to get his information trough stakeouts or third party operatives. If that proves insufficient he has a workable pool of social skills, with intimidate being his strongest suit. He is a decent driver, but not exceptional. Likewise - his car is good but not top segment. If combat is on the day order Stag has a multiple of small arms to deal with his opposition. high velocity P93 and a Predator IV with SnS for tough targets. An scoped up AK-97 when range is more preferable to discretion and silenced HK 227-X for when the case is reversed. He has a ceramic knife for close encounters as well as a concealable handarm - both hard to detect in a metal scanner. His choice of powers are mostly passive skill and attribute improvements as well as some fun utility picks in Linguistics and Nimble fingers. He got some additional oompfh from his condition - but he prefers to only use those in dire need. Sufficient to say, he will likely not need a trip to the doctor after a run.
Stag's Alias here - I'll fill in some more info during the evening |
