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Nightland

I obviously got tied up today. will post tomorrow after work. The Mrs. had other plans for me today in the form of yard work. Mulching, flowers, and weeds...

Nightland

I'll post shortly.

Winds of Fate - A Thieves' Adventure (Semi-Tabletop)

MUSIC


Vargas took no pause in his scribbling as Marengo figured up his tally. Y'Vanna scoffed at the number he proposed. She had surely not though it would cost her this much, nor had she really thought it through. She huffed and slumped back in her chair with a decent bit of force, causing it to wobble slightly and nearly threw her out of the chair. Vargas stopped writing and set his quill down neatly beside the book.

"Let's call it seventy one hundred." he said sliding the book away from him slightly. "That includes a ship charter both ways plus the lull, if there is one. Of course, judging by the looks of you lot there will be... Two weeks of the most basic rations, enough to fend off the scurvy. A dead investment is no good to me so there's a few extra days worth just in case. I've also itemized a list of basic gear for your little excursion plus one hundred gold each petty cash for you to spend on any other items you might deem necessary in the event I left something out."

He was very professional in stating all of this, matter-of-factly. Y'Vanna groaned accordingly...

"This also includes an additional fee of fifty gold for my personal time spent here on this matter, and for figuring up this list and my aiding you in your logistics issues, and my interest rate of 40%, which comes out to eleven hundred gold for my troubles..."
Vargas tore the page from his journal and then slid it to the center of the table for the group to look over.

"Now that we have come to an agreement on the loan..." Vargas said, clasping his hands on his lap.

"Just a minute now... nobody said we came to any agreement on the pri-"

"I think you'll find it a suitable price, once you take into consideration that you don't have a ship, nor the means to procure one currently, and the fact that I do. I am being more than generous on such a large amount on loan no less..." he said, clearly agitated. "not to mention my having to employ my own personal contacts, unless of course you know someone else who can gather up all your gear and have you ready to leave harbor by the noon time tomorrow? Eh?"

Y'Vanna shut her mouth, slumping even further into the seat. This was all clearly more than she had considered, and would have most definitely rather been able to bypass dealing with Vargas altogether. But, she knew that wasn't a viable option. Vargas had her by the tits, and she knew it.

THE LIST

Chartered ship: 5,000g (includes round trip and wages for crew and captain)

X2 Barrel-Dried Meat: 16g (feeds 6/wk, heavy)
X2 Barrel-Fresh Fruit: 4g (feeds 6/wk, heavy)
X2 Barrel-Potatoes: 4g (feeds 6/wk, heavy. provides starches, fights off hunger)
X2 Barrel-Baking Flour: 10g (supplies 6/wk with daily bread rations, heavy)

X10 Barrel-Fresh Water: 50g (5g per barrel supplies 1 person/wk, heavy)

X3 Lantern: 15g (5g per Lantern)
X2 (250ft) Braided Rope: 8g (4g per 100ft, suitable for climbing/scaling)
X2 Grappling Hook: 3g (1g 30b per hook)
X2 Simple Tent: 8g
X2 Twine/Lashing: 20b (10b per 1ooft, simple twine)
Spyglass: 2g
X3 Shovel: 2g,30b (30b per shovel)
X2 Pickaxe: 2g (55b per pick)
Toolkit: 4g

X3 Storage Chest: 9g (3g per each, footlocker size)
X6 Satchel Bag, Leather: 6g (1g per each, large)
X6 Water Skin: 1g, 30b (leather, 1.5l)
X6 Bedroll: 12g (not suitable for cold climates)
Cook Pan: 15b
X3 Flint & Steel: 45b

Falling Skies: Reboot (Mecha, Space Opera)

@vietmyke To quell your fears about Maggie, she is just really aggressive and unconventional. I understand what you are saying about the military having standards and everything and I did tweak her and tone her down a bit. Still very aggressive, the 3 major collateral events were'nt entirely her fault to begin with, they were just heavy engagements and had massive amounts of collateral damage, but anyone else probably would've failed and died. She is just unruly, but still within the working parameters of the military. She is well worth her spot, and a valuable pilot. Just unconventional, and some would see that as being reckless.

She is prone to taking risks that others would might shy away from. That's all I'm trying to get her to come across as.

Nightland

Sorry for the short post. I am trying to follow Russell's lead so I don't currently have a lot of freedom with the dialogue restrictions right now, but I will be here and available all weekend to reply back as needed. @MST3K 4ever if you have time for that I'll be around to do a bit of back and forth in posting if you'd like. I didn't want to get too far ahead of you in the dialogue without giving you a chance to reply first.

Nightland

INTERACTIONS-
@MST3K 4ever

Serena stood conversing with Bill and was just about to end her conversation as Russell came over. He had been taking pictures around the apartment with his cellphone but had stopped to come over and join them. She heard Russell mention something about some vagrant that she had not noticed until Russell made mention of it. She leaned slightly to look over Russell's shoulder at the moan, trying to be less than obvious that she was doing so. He was odd looking to say the least, and his presence and timing made Serena uneasy... and curious.

"I'm not so sure you should go by yourself Russell." she said, elevating herself a bit on her tiptoes to take another gander at the man. "At least let me go with you. I'd feel better about it."

The last thing Serena wanted to do was meet this weirdo in an alley but she certainly wasn't going to let Russell go by himself either. It wasn't the best of ideas to say the least, but she'd be lying if she said that she wasn't curious as to why he was there either. She definitely had a lot of questions, none of which she had answers to. The group seemed to be handling the situation much better than she had initially anticipated, and for that she was thankful. She knew how delicate the situation was, and that it could spiral out of control at a moments notice.

"It's been a pleasure meeting you Bill." she said with a smile. "I don't care what Russell says about you..."
She shook Bill's hand and nodded and then proceeded to go with Russell to meet this mysterious vagrant to see what she could learn.

"I don't know about you but I sure could use a drink." she said to Russell. She was unsure if he consumed alcohol or not but she could stand another coffee as well, seeing as how hers was now on the hallway floor. Almost eight bucks for that cup too and she had hardly touched it. What a shame...

Winds of Fate - A Thieves' Adventure (Semi-Tabletop)

MUSIC

Y'Vanna's face and brow twitched a bit at Neh'miah's slick words hit her like a bat. Unfortunately, it was not a sobering blow...

"Aye, that be me indeed, love." she said, "least I be having the coin to spend it.. you know, on a daily basis."

Her tone was sharp but it was only a game. She had seen Neh'miah several times and this banter seemed to be a common form of greeting for the regular patrons of the Faded Lantern. All this talk of the grog was making her rather thirsty and she began to ponder what was keeping Percy, and her horn. A fleeting thought next to the details of their proposal.

"I don't think that steali-"

"No one is going to steal a ship and run it just off the coast to Gnok Island and expect to get back unscathed by the authorities." Vargas, abruptly cutting Y'Vanna off. "Hell, I doubt you lot could make it out of the harbor."

Vargas was quiet for a minute. His hand coursed through his well groomed facial hair as he glanced over those at the table, sizing them up. Neh'miah was a bit too proud, but he had always been what Vargas would call a "decent earner". So was Y'Vanna, who was nearly a pickle and less than ambitious with her loot. She was still very capable, none the less. And then there was Solange... Despite his ever growing lustful passions for the woman did not cloud the fact that she was as sinister, and as dangerous, as they come. She was absolutely capable of keeping Y'Vanna on track... his track. He was also aware that Solange was toying with him. He was no idiot, nor did he seem to mind it entirely. It was something that he had always envisioned that she would eventually get over, and would one day come to her senses. This little endeavor here that she managed to include herself in only fortified his grip on the woman, or so he thought anyway. She managed to do so as his partner no less, something he wasn't prepared to let go of entirely.

"This little trip will require rations and gear as well or did you not tally that into the equation as well? Eighty Kilometers is no short distance by sea no less. You'll need rations for at least a week, possibly two. Then you'll need proper gear for your tasks once you get there." Vargas said. His tone was more professional now. "I bet this fine sailor here has some inclination of what that sort of trip might cost a small group, were they so inclined to do so, Morangi?? is it?." (@Jarl Coolgruuf)

He pulled a small journal booklet from his coat pocket along with a small piece of folded cloth which had a small quill and inkwell in it. Vargas was a busy man and always kept this with him. His journal, a most prized thing, held all his dealings and balances. He produced the inkwell and set it on the table neatly before him, carefully undoing the top of it. He then placed the journal square in front of him. He undid the little leather strap that kept it securely closed and began to flip through the pages, stopping towards the end on a blank sheet. He dipped the quill and began to write.



NARARATOR-

The Faded Lantern is now in full swing. A fight erupts below and a group of patrons howl in delight. Vargas seems to be unmoved by this as it is normal behavior for the tavern. The rain has finally subsided and Large pyres reach into the growing darkness of the evening sky. Drums and wild music can be heard from the streets as the festival takes form in the square below.

Nightland

I've been severely under the weather. Worked late last night staining floors and the fumes got to me pretty bad. I was going to try and post tonight but I will wait till tomorrow. Very sorry for the inconvenience.

Nightland

She's going to ask why he's there and why he's asking to see the group members specifically. Probably give speil about how stalking is illegal, yadda yadda.. any dialogue back or should I just short post it and wait for response?

I'll try and post after work tonight.

Falling Skies: Reboot (Mecha, Space Opera)

Okay I think I'm done, finally... maybe..

THE RAVEN: MAGGIE

NAME: Gunn, Margarette (Maggie)
CALLSIGN: RAVEN
FACTION: UEE
ORGANIZATION: 101st MAF
RANK: 2nd LT.
MAS KILLS: 33 (ACE)

AGE: 32
SEX: Female
WEIGHT: 32
HEIGHT: 1.8M
ORIGIN: Scotland
DEMEANOR: Wild-Card, Cold, Dedicated

ARMOR: Minimal Pa-1 Scout armor

TRAINING: Artillery and munitions handling
Hand to hand, CQC
Marksmanship skills training
Basic field medic training
Flight training
Espionage
Interrogation
Advanced tactics training
HUD module operations and systems management

PERSONAL RECORD:
Margarette is a bit of a mystery. Her records on her personal background prior to her enlistment into the 101st Infantry have been completely scrubbed, and are not accessible without the highest of clearance levels within the Coalition. Maggie is an independent contractor, a mercenary for higher. She comes highly recommended by her superiors, who overlook her uncontrollable behavior in favor of her effectiveness on the battlefield. She is extremely intelligent, manipulative, and highly motivated. She lives to be a pilot, and a well paid one at that. The 101st have been directed by the UEE to only deploy Maggie when absolutely necessary, though there is hardly ever a shortage of work that is suitable for her skillsets. She is an elite pilot, an absolute machine, albeit a reckless one at times.
It has been rumored that Maggie is clairvoyant, or able to see briefly into the immediate future, and one would have to wonder if it weren't in fact true having seen her on the battlefield, but she adamantly denies these accusations. She attributes her success on the field to her extensive training and dedicated lifestyle. Her numerous sorties and mission success would corroborate this as well.

PSYCOLOGICAL EVALUATION:
Emotionally Detached, Margarette has been found as being cold and unpredictable. She is highly manipulative, and is considered to be very intelligent, thus making her a threat to others. She has no concept of remorse for her actions, nor shows any signs of sympathy.
Maggie sometimes suffers from a condition that is known as being "Blood Drunk", completely immersed in battle and oblivious to anything outside of an ever growing thirst for carnage and destruction, causing massive amounts of collateral damage in her wake. This has only happened to her on three separate occasions, each of which took place in extreme engagements.

CYBERNETICS:

Retinal HUD Module capable of infrared display, NV display, X-ray display, Vital sign display, and a 1.5X zoom option with the capability to record.

"Whisper" Telecomm Module , located next to vocal chords, inner ear receivers, low decibel recognition communications, heartbeat/pulse detection, and record capabilities.

Data-Jack behind left ear.

"Reflexx" systems enhanced tension tendon replacements to forearms, calves, and ankles, affording a 15% boost to speed and agility, as well as a 20% boost to normal reflex times. These poly-carbon replacements are both extremely durable and flexible, and all "Reflexx" replacements are adjustable by a hex key bolt located at the elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles.

Note: "Whisper" module and retinal HUD are linked together. Heartbeat/pulse detection shows location on HUD, X-ray display mode shows all vital organs, bones, as well as inorganic materials on all targets within scan range.

EQUIPMENT:

PRIMARY- ACS Specops carbine, or SN-1L machine pistol, depending on mission type.
SECONDARY- Dual MKII Bullhammer pistols with enhanced recoil suppression

•Barrier Stave
•Electron grenades
•5 inch fixed blade carbon tactical knife, undetectable by metal detectors, scanners.

Med Kit / Tool Kit:
•Bio-gel
•Adrenal pens
•Hex key for "Reflexx" systems enhanced tendon replacement adjustment
•Multi-tool for use with ACS SpecOps carbine, SN-1L machine pistol, and MKII Bullhammer pistols

>>: MERITS/INFRACTIONS:
>>: 101ST-INFANTRY-MAF:
>>: DISPATCH-CODE: 7144679-75997
>>: DATALOGUE:
--/--/----: Conduct unbecoming
--/--/----: Conduct unbecoming
--/--/----: Conduct unbecoming
--/--/----: Hazing
--/--/----: Conduct unbecoming
--/--/----: Conduct unbecoming
--/--/----: Outstanding Merit
--/--/----: AWOL
--/--/----: Outstanding Merit
--/--/----: Conduct unbecoming
--/--/----: Conduct unbecoming
--/--/----: Outstanding Valor
--/--/----: AWOL
--/--/----: Direct Disobedience
--/--/----: Conduct unbecoming
--/--/----: Curfew Infraction
--/--/----: Conduct unbecoming
--/--/----: Outstanding Valor
--/--/----: Outstanding Valor

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MAS Profile

CHASIS: Medium
HEIGHT: 12.8M (42')
DESIGNATION: SOC
ROLE: Rapid Response - CQC, Close to Medium range engagements, Infantry, Armored Vehicles.

DESCRIPTION: The MKII-MARAUDER-SOC is a Rapid-Response Special Operations Custom MAS, specifically designed to engage multiple infantry units and armored vehicles, MAS-to-MAS CQC utilizing a mixture ranged and hand to hand weapons systems. The MKII has extended jump capabilities and can hover for short amounts of time, but cannot sustain flight without additional Utility systems. The MKII is a versatile, medium weight chassis, that can be outfitted with many different payloads, but it is not suited for larger weapons over 125mm.
This particular MAS has been outfitted with a special coating that further fortifies its stealth capabilities. Stabilizing systems have been tailored to Maggie's enhanced reflex times, and MAS directly connect to data-jack behind her ear, providing a neural connection between herself and the MAS.

PRIMARY 1: MAMS - Multi-Acquisitioning-Missile-System: Can house several different missile and warhead types, smart bombs that can guide themselves to impact, and cluster bombs to blanket an area of ground (particularly devastating to tanks and infantry.
PRIMARY 2: XD227 Plasma Shotgun (Hybrid) - Rifle produces shotgun like charges that explode on impact, with unparalleled penetrating power. Rifle is also capable of overcharging as well, that creates grenade charges that are devastating to armored units and MAS alike.
SECONDARY 1: Black Talon XRD-Harpoon - A super tensile cable housed in this MAS's right arm that can be launched and retracted, as a grappling hook, either into stationary terrain and objects, or directly to an enemy MAS. This is particularly useful when paired with a follow up power blow with her plasma edged sword.
Smaller objects such as tanks can be slung when tethered as well, causing havoc and chaos to infantry units on the battlefield. Harpoon is always equipped and can be fired with primary in hand, pulling the MAS, and it's barrel straight to it's target for maximum effect.
SECONDARY2: Plasma Edged Blade - One handed, full length high carbon blade with plasma edge that can be used with or without, to conserve energy when needed. Housed on right hip.

HEAVY: 115mm Salvo Cannon (HPK 25 Round Reload)

SYSTEMS:

Smart-Target AI:Upgrade to the standard MAS computer with a Smart Targeting AI, this MAS can rapidly acquire multiple targets simultaneously, making 'blind firing' more accurate and providing her an edge in close ranged combat.

Sonar Stakes: Special stakes are attached to the MAS's legs, and when deployed, drive themselves into the ground, both locking the MAS to the ground, and providing a detection distance 5 times that of the standard MAS. Note that it cannot be used in Space, and can only detect targets on the ground

Stealth Drive: Stealth Drives allows this MAS to remain hidden from most scanning and targeting modules, and removes most of the MAS's emissions at the cost of a small amount of maximum thrust. It does not however protect the MAS from visual recognition.

Countermeasures:Flares (5x5)