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Title: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-18-12/0337:56>

SPOILER WARNING:

this game is played using the Horizon Adventure A Fist of Creditsticks scenario. If you ever intend to play it we recommend NOT to read this game any further.

Remember, kids: sometimes history doesn’t repeat herself. Sometimes she just screams “Do you listen to nothing that I say?” and lets fly with a club. Kind of like me in that way, actually.
> FastJack

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-18-12/0338:09>

Lights! Camera! Action!

The morning brings heavy fog, casting everything in ghostly greys, pinpointed by LED lights along the street. News has been depressing with the war in the Amazon. Last year the media was flashing the war on tempo; now it’s all Aztlan vs. Amazonia. Interrupting the news, your commlink pages you. It appears to be a contact of yours and as it looks he’s got work lined up, so you answer.
>Hey buddy, I may have some work for you. Do you know Slade? He’s that delivery man I use when I need stuff dropped off overseas. Well, he’s looking for some muscle. Meet him down at the Gray Line at 5 p.m.<

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <01-18-12/1007:25>

"...down at the Gray Line at 5.p.m." Jiiro was expecting this call for a while now - after that party, he was prepared and ready to step into the shadows, even expecting to be afar for a while. He sighed: he'll miss the place, but he has met some interesting people, got to know some old acquaintances a little more...maybe the upcoming events will hold some positive (or at least new) experiences for him!

One week ago...

As always the alarm sounded at exactly 4:30 am. Jiiro got up, brushed his teeth while doing some stretching, then dressed and went down to the gym in the hotel's ground level. He hooked himself up to the ESW (Electronic Stimulation Workout) machine and let it do it's task while he read the latest news and magazines the hotel sent to his commlink when he woke up. After half an hour muscle stimulation, he went swimming, 50 laps in the pool, then the jacuzzi and sauna came, as always, followed by a freshly squeezed fruit cocktail brought him by the usual waitress, before he was off to his room again. At exactly 6 am he came out from the shower, wrapped in a soft robe that read "Hotel Monaco, Seattle" on it's back, only to find the breakfast on a cart and his suit steamed and laid on his bed by housekeeping. Before he could dig in, one more piece of the morning ritual had to be done - he went to the "office room" which was the private working place with wireless inhibitors and wards placed around it and spoke: "Professor, it's time."
[spoiler]
Summoning Professor, Spirit of Man, F5 (13d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3334995/)
Innate spell: Increase Reflexes
Summoning Professor, Spirit of Man, F5 resist (5d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3334996/)
Summoning Professor, Spirit of Man, drain 4 resist (10d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3334999/)
(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/116/ffelo.th.jpg)]
[/spoiler]

Lights flicker a little, the spirit comes and materializes as a young nobleman from 19th century Austria, with a sword on his side, but it only looks like an accessory for him - his hands look sensitive and agile, his face is intelligent, more so made by the clean round monocle he's wearing.
"And I'm here, as always, although you're getting lazy with your incantations..."
"I just needed you to show up, my friend, and I didn't want to pull as hard today. Soon comes the time when I'm going to need your full power, bounded to mine, but until then, you can enjoy your freedom. Just don't forget to do what I ask you to do."
"A true gentleman never goes back on his word, I thought you've already learned that." - the spirit smiled.
"Come, friend, let's discuss some things of importance while I'm breaking my fast!"
Jiiro lifted the silver top from the plate, and the smell of freshly baked bread, fried bacon and eggs filled the room.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <01-18-12/1606:23>

During breakfast, they talked about the nature of magic. Jiiro had great magical potential, but he was instructed in the hermetic ways in an arcane university, so he had to find a teacher, and he discovered that spirits, who are born and made from mana are a great source - and so is the matrix, where he found a generation of magically gifted like him, searching for answers without rigorously sticking to only one point of view.

After he washed down the eggs with some fresh orange juice, he has sent Professor back to the metaplanes until he's needed again, and then he surfed on the matrix a little, searching for news, events, and looking for business. He had some good cash from the last job, so he was on his way to spend it.

But first things first:
@Message to: Georgy

Hey Georgy! Here's the money I owe you. I know you were in the night shift, so call me after you have got some shuteye! It's nothing important, I just want to brag a little :)

Initiating transfer.....done!

Then he searched the chat- and meeting rooms, including some gray ones, until he found an acquaintance of his, going by the name "Black Panther". She was a renowned matrix guru and a bit of a news junkie like Jiiro and they had some mutually good business together in the past, so he figured he could ask for some advice regarding online shopping sites and matrix programs.
After he was a little wiser, he set to find what he was looking for.

[spoiler]Buying Agent R3 with Analyze 3, Av 9 (7d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3335352/)
Yep, no sux but no glitch either. Have to appreciate the little joys. -3 150 Nuyen
Buying Micro-Transceiver, R6 Av 12 (7d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3335365/)
-1 140 Nuyen Delivery to the hotel.
Buying Handheld sensor with UWBR R4 and directional mic Av 8R (7d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3335371/) -2050 Nuyen, same place[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <01-18-12/1825:22>

Caretaker was walking the sprawl. He felt lonely. There is no voodoo if there is no family. His own was left on Haiti and he desperately needed to find some.
Pirates taken him as far as they could, some local smuggler, took him rest of the way. He took his name and commcode, just for future.

With the rest of the money he paid for a month of roofed place and spent his time walking, watching people.

There were many black man here, not many black dwarves though, and his ritual tattoos scaried most of the people he met anyway.
But he kept looking for a hounfour to hang out around familiar environment. He searched the streets and a matrix but found none - if anythign they only were some hoaxes, real ones probably in hide.

Sprawl is different than the villages on his home island, lots and lots of people just passing by caring little or none for their spiritual life. Accepting the magic return, like an FX in a movie but hardly wondering about its source.

People here were miserable, they needed to be helped to their salvation so he started to build his new family the only way  he knew. Went over to some homeless or poors, taught them about Bondye, taught them about Luas, taught them about Baron Samedi and the Ghede family. They were sad people so he cheered them (with a little magic), taught them to dance to enjoy lust and passion. It wasn't yet a hounfour, but a good begining.

The plex isn't the safest place for someone who can't really use a gun so he decided to ask Lua to send a bronze Ogoun for protection. Luckily there was no need to call for his help, but when several days later he queried the smuggler for some kind of work and got the info about some muscles being looked out for. He decided to wear the suit instead of the jumpsuit and went to the spot to offer his services.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <01-19-12/0845:06>

Unfortunately after only one short lesson, he thought himself to be an expert on online shopping and got "sucked in". He found new and newer offers, shiny hi-tech gear and cutting-edge programs and it was sooo easy to just mentally click "add to cart". And then the bill came...

After the first hit by that low, low number, he calmed himself. The bill to the hotel was paid for the month and his food and transportation expenses are managed by his bank - he had until the beginning of the next month to worry about that. What he had on this account was purely spending money, although he liked to have a little cash reserved in case of emergencies.

Well, he planed to take a little break between two jobs, but now it looked like he needs to acquire another one - though it doesn't necessarily mean he cannot have fun while doing that.
A few minutes later he took the elevator to the garage, dumped his sport bag into the trunk of the rental car and hit the road.
He looked like some middle management guy from an average corp. who wanted people to believe he had more money then in reality. His suit was nice, but looked off the shelf, not custom made (although it was, made from a special highly elastic material) , contrary to his expensive watch, shoes and the latest neo-japanese styled trodes on his head. It was made from some advanced polymer, began from his right temple, ran on the side on his head, above his ear, and ended in a round spot where the spine met the skull. It had a sharp S form, partially translucent with silver-blue lines running in it like a tattoo - the newest trend among young corps, who want that little something to "stand out".

That day and the following few ones he drove to specific "hot spots" in the city and kept his eyes and ears open. He smiled politely, gave good tips in cafes, clubs and restaurants, making small talk with all kinds of people. He was courteous almost to the point of ridiculousness - most of the people never noticed, but by being the embodiment of the perfect corporate gentleman, he mocked all of them. He simultaneously despised and pitied "day people" who went on their lives day after day, never even trying to achieve something that would raise them, make an exception out of them -either good or bad, it wouldn't matter.

At night, he wore a different outfit - dark, baggy, loose clothes only tight at the neck, wrists and ankles, a black longcoat with fluorescent geometric symbols on it, which can be altered or turned off - and went to different hot spots in areas where discreet armor and weapons were not just tolerated, but recommended. He summoned a few watchers around him, binded his spirits and walked from bar to tavern to booze hole.

[spoiler]Summoning Professor F4, Increased refl. (13d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336092/)
Summoning F4, Increased refl. resist (4d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336106/)
Buying 2 hits on drain resistance.
Binding Professor F4, Increased refl. (15d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336122/)
Binding Professor F4, Increased refl. resist (8d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336130/)
Buying 2 hits.
Sum: F4 spirit, Increase reflexes, 8 services

Summoning Trigram (fire) F4, Fear (9d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336146/)
No spirit, buying 2 hits to resist drain.
Trying again:
Summoning Trigram (fire) F4, Fear (9d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336147/)
Summoning Trigram (fire) F4, Fear resist (4d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336150/)
Buying 2 hits.
Binding Trigram (fire) F4, Fear (11d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336163/)
Binding Trigram (fire) F4, Fear resist (8d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336164/)
Sum: F4 fire, Fear, 5 services

Summoning Quberon (earth) F4, Confusion (11d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336180/)
Summoning Quberon (earth) F4, Confusion resist (4d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336185/)
Damnit, summoning is 9d6, spirit released, Summoning Quberon (earth) F4, Confusion resist drain (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336190/) 2S damage, Eddy's getting tired, makes mistakes...Rests a little, to recover.

Summoning again:
Summoning Quberon (earth) F4, Confusion (9d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336203/)
Summoning Quberon (earth) F4, Confusion resist (4d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336212/)
Buying 2 hits. No drain this time.
Binding Quberon (earth) F4, Confusion (11d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336216/)
Binding Quberon (earth) F4, Confusion resists (8d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336225/) 6 freaking hits out of 8 dice!!!!!!!!
Resisting 12S freaking Drain (10d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336260/)
Edge to reroll failures (9d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3336278/)

Sum: ARGHHHHH. No spirit, 7S drain, -1 edge, no more binding materials. Freakin' awesome...[/spoiler]

Finally he found out that there was a party in an underground watering hole, where some important people may attend among a few prominent shadowrunners. It was the best opportunity to hunt down some fat job - only there was a problem, the party being invitation-only.
Normally this wasn't an issue for him, getting inside to a secure place, but brainwashing some guards (maybe runners themselves) or sneaking in concealed could end up with disastrous consequences if found out. He'd never get a job in this city again after a fiasco like this and he didn't know anybody connected enough (that he trusted) who could get an invitation.
Being a loner had it's drawbacks, long term - when he was constantly moving around the world, he didn't have to care about the future consequences - and not for the first time, he considered working with a group.
He did went into a downward spiral for a short time, even screwed up one of his rituals, roamed chatrooms endlessly...until he has met Black Panther again. In desperation, he asked her boldly if she could get an invitation to this party, and if he could be her +1. He had some fortune at last, and the party turned up to be a great opportunity jar, they just needed to get their hands in it...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-19-12/1437:54>

A couple of days ago.

Panther was getting ready for the party.  It would be fun, at least she hoped.  It wasn't a first rate venue like the Needle, but it was decent enough and a bit outside of regular KE patrols.  Most of the invited people liked it that way.  As she put the final touches on her hair, she wondered how Eddy would be in the meat.  She had seen his picture, although he had never seen one of her, or at least that's what she thought and she was sure she was better at hiding her tracks on the matrix.  But seeing a picture and chatting online was not the same as being in the same room.  At least JJ would be there as well, so there would be at least one person she liked.  And maybe Freya would be there as well.  That was one strange elf, but no matter what she did you just couldn't stay mad at her.  She had agreed to meet Eddy, but at the location.  No sense in letting him know too much about her.  On those few occasions she went out to pick up a 'friend for the night' they had always ended up at the gentlemen's location.  A girl's gotta keep some secrets right.

She put her commlink in a cover that matched her clothes before hanging it on her belt.  It wasn't her 'working' commlink, as that was implanted, but her public link.  Only slightly modified and everything completely legal, She called a cab from one of three companies that came in this neighbourhood, which was not the best, and five minutes later it was there.  Showtime.

The following morning.

The party had been fun and she had found her 'friend for the night'.  Not Eddy though.  He had been a nice enough guy, but things hadn't clicked on that level.  She had just arrived home and was now checking her messages and some media sites as she liked to be informed of things.  She couldn't remember the number of times she had managed to avoid trouble when still with JJ and his crew when they arrived in a city.

She still had some money left from her last job, so she could afford a couple of days rest.  There were a couple of trid she still wanted to see and now was the chance.  She had just started to see the first one when she got a call.  Putting the thing on pause, she answered as she saw it was JJ.
"Hey girl, how are you doing," he asked, "you had suddenly gone on the party?"
"I just had this guy warmed up," she said with a grin, "and I didn't want him to cool off."
"That's understandable," he replied, "well, it was great to see you again and we'll talk when I'm back in town.  shouldn't be too long."
"OK, have fun.  And remember, Be nice and when your not nice, be careful."
"I'll keep it in mind.  See you around."

He logged of and she went back to her trid.  Sometimes, like now, she missed it.  Going through valleys at almost top speed, often chased by security forces.  Or flying at 50 feet above the water.  But she had made her choice and while she knew she could go back to JJ and become part of the crew again, she didn't miss it all that much.

Today.

When she got the message, Black Panther's first reaction was to look up the place.
'Seafood restaurant,' she thought as went on the public site.  And while it looked casual, she wasn't going to show up in t-shirt and jeans.  She also checked the tide to see if they were going to be under or above the water.  She hoped under as she had never done that before, eating under water.

Dressed in an actioneer business suit with as only weapon a taser (and of course her commlinks), she was there a bit before 17.00.  It was a suit, but it wasn't like that Zoé ensemble she had bought once to impress certain customers during her smuggling days.  With this she could play the part of a sarari woman coming right from work to the restaurant to have an early dinner before going back for some extra hours.  As she had already done the virtual tour on their node, she knew the layout of the place except for the kitchens.  Upon entering she looked around if any of the people there looked like the person she was supposed to meet.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <01-19-12/1639:42>

Freya had got back from her small trip to the nature reserve and decided that small shopping would do her some good and cheer-up a bit. As a result now she' s got a new chromed Browning with personalized ebony handle with absolutely adorable ivory incrustations and some extras as well.

When she returned home, she found out that she's invited to a party in an unusual area for her, but that might be fun, at least something new. There should be Panther, it would be nice to talk to her, but probably she' ll be busy charming some strange guy and not chatty at all... Well, who knows... At least it's a fine possibility to dress-up and maybe meet somebody interesting enough to talk to. So Freya dressed-up, made her hair and called a cab to get to the venue. Party turned out to be fun enough to keep her interested for a couple of hours. Panther came with a guy who seemed to be lost or searching for something... He wasn' t Panther' s type at all, so why the hell she had brought him here... Well, who cares. There arestill some things to be taken care of, so Freya went home sooner than it probably was appropriate.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <01-20-12/0254:22>

Freya woke up and slowly went to the window to look outside. The morning was foggy and her garden looked full of gray shadows creating strange figures... That was a bit eerie, she shivered... Of course there was some magic around the fog itself, but not this morning. Freya went to the kitchen and put on some water for tea. Her favourite porcelain tea cup surely made the grey morning look better, but news were not joyful... actually, when have they been... probably never ever at all! At least not in this world!

Then her commlink beeped - Gray Line at 5pm...

Well, that sounds promising, she thought, I still have some time to make myself ready and to transfer some money to cover my debt, at least a part of it. Ufff, all that money stuff!  ??? I've never thought it will be so expensive and complicated to live on my own, but anyway it's much better than it was a couple of years ago. Well, what shall I wear? Probably the Mortimer suit will be suitable for this lovely seafood restaurant! I love that place - the evening with Phil there was such a success, probably because the restaurant was underwater that evening, and of course Phil... But this time it may bring me some work to do and money would be quite useful as always :) As the matter is work, I should take the taser with me, who knows what can happen...

At 5pm sharp Freya went in the Gray Line and looked around to find some familiar faces...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Pyromaster13 on <01-20-12/0451:04>

Mr. Anderson was just finishing his morning bowl of flavored krill paste when he noticed that he got a message on his business commlink.  After reading it he decided to suit up, literally.  Mr. Anderson didn't know the clothing standard of the Gray Line, but he would be wearing his classic black suit and tie.  He puts on a matching fedora with a trode sown in to work through DNI for his commlinks.  He puts his Ares in his arm slide, then puts his Elan in his suit jacket pocket.

He calls a cab as he searches for the public node of the Gray Line, finding out it's a restaraunt. He makes a reservation on the drive there, and arrives around 5:05PM. Unreliable taxi drivers...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-20-12/0505:34>

At Pier 63 you can barely make out your hand in front of your face; the lamps along the pier cast a soupy yellow haze over everything. Just off the pier is what appears to be a building shaped like a harbor ferry. Disembodied voices echo out into the harbor. You cross a wide gangplank to the upper deck. Most of the tables are empty under the dim glow of heat lamps; a few patrons smoke out on the deck.
The maître d’ asks if you have a reservation.

"Slade you say?" he presses a key on his com and a boy, maybe 12 years old, but most likely even younger comes running dressed in a suit just like regular waiters. "Tommy here will show you the way, table 17"

The lower floor is fairly packed. The smell of seafood permeates the room. The thick glass wall opposite the stairs gives an unobstructed view of the harbor beneath the waves. The dining floor affords a wider view, down to the muddy bottom. Outside, an octopus slowly moves by, searching the mud for food.

You are led to a table where a lean elf in a bolo tie and cowboy boots sits with his back toward you watching the fish swim by.

He turns as you approach and smiles, “Howdy! Take a load off; I’ll have ’em bring out the chow.”

He waits for everyone to be seated before continuing, “So I don’t know if y’all heard of me, but I’m Slade. It’s been a few months since I’ve worked with your fixer. I’m a courier out of Seattle to wherever my client wants their package delivered to. Here’s the deal: I need some security for my stuff while I’m here. I don’t know for how long, probably two days. I know, you’ve heard it before, when I say ‘It’s an easy job,’ but it really is. You’re just going to baby-sit my stuff while it’s being put into a movie.”

Slade slaps his knee, ”Damn, cat’s out of the bag. That’s probably why I’m not a Mr. Johnson. Are you still interested? It will be five hundred per person per day.”

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <01-20-12/0601:24>

Eddy arrives to the restaurant in time to look around a little. He sends his two watchers and puts his new UWBR toy into use. When the coast is clear, he enters. For the negotiation, he wears his suit again, with only the most discreet armor and weapon available to him - he doesn't want to offend the place nor the J.
When he sits down, he recognizes some familiar faces, but this is a place of business now, so he gives no more than a friendly nod to them. Seems like it was a good idea, going to that party...


[spoiler]He makes his watchers assense  the J and teammates (nothing special, just trying to be on the safe side) after they make sure there isn't ward placed or a sec. mage present in the restaurant. If there is, the watchers will not come inside - again, trying to respect the place. Also, he checks out them with the UWBR - there is no need of a full description here, just if something special is there (a cranial bomb in J or something)

Watchers assensing, two of them (2d6.hits(5)=1, 2d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3337628/)
UWBR (4d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3337629/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-20-12/0644:03>

you notice at least 2 watcher patrolling the restaurant

[spoiler]
Slade as a former runner has his cyber, most distinct are his cyber eyes, ears, but he has some work done on his bones too. you notice to 2 heavy pistols on him
You can roll Knowledge/active skill regarding Cyberware and firearms to see if you recognise them.  ;) , just as a side notice, Radar does not show Bioware  :P, noticed myself just now.  :D
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <01-20-12/1126:12>

[spoiler]Yes, it works like a cyberware scanner :)

Then the watchers stay outside and stand guard.

Rolling firearms k. skill (6d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3337926/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <01-20-12/1435:15>

Caretaker entered the place, asked for a Slade as he was instructed. And was directed to the table.
Good evening.

I'll look closely at the people gathered.

[spoiler]
On assenssion I got 2 hits on buying hits, unless Slade or any of you is hiding his aura.
I should be able to see you emotional state or health. I should know your awaken status and find a cyberware presence.

I'll make a standard perception roll against Slade.
Intuition(4) + Perception(4) + Mentor Spirit(2) + Actively Looking(3) + Visual Enhancement(3) -> 16d6.hits(5)=6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3338050/)

Is there anything curious about his behaviour (psychology knowledge, boosted by the astral perception)

Since I don't know him, I'll be carrying an Analyze Truth spell @ Force 4
Magic(5) + Spellcasting(5) ->  10d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3338051/)
I got 2 DV to soak which I get over with buying hits.
[/spoiler]   

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Pyromaster13 on <01-20-12/2137:15>

Anderson responded that he had a reservation, but that he was looking for a Slade party.  He notices that everyone is smoking and decides to light his own before the receptionist leads him to the table.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-21-12/0627:26>

"So, a babysitting job," Panther said, "In principle I don't mind doing it, but I'd like to have a bit more information.  I can understand that you can't say anything before we accept, but there are certainly ways around it.  Like what are we guarding: equipment or people?  There is a lot of difference in handling between the two.  Also what threats are against this stuff?  Again, I know you can't go in any details yet, but some low-life ganger scum is different from 'both the maffia and the yakuza want it'."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <01-21-12/1007:01>

The roaring of the Yamaha Growler's fuel engine stopped abruptly and was replaced by the humming of its electrical counterpart as Rafa drove onto the parking lot. A few moments later he stepped off his bike and casually walked towards The Gray Line. He wore a jumpsuit from Ares' Victory line, a set of clothing fit for outdoors but which thanks to a strong marketing campaign was also worn by the young urban professionals who thought of a city park as wilderness but wore the hunting outfit regardless because it made them look tough and masculine, and a brand new pair of shoes.
A red blinking clock popped up into the center of his vision again, causing him to sigh while he sent the mental command to dismiss the alarm. He already knew he was late and didn't need a damned clock to remind him of how much he needed to get some money, but there was nothing he could do about it now. Show up, act cool, do the job, get paid.
He asked for Slade and followed the kid towards the table, though in truth he had spotted the location of the meet the moment he stepped onto the ferry. The ultrawideband radar in his pocket had picked up the concentration of weapons gathered there.
Rafa remembered some of his 'colleagues' gathered around the table though he doubted they recognized him, he was blessed with the kind of appearance that made people believe he wasn't really worth remembering. The best description the cops ever had gotten from a crime scene witness who'd spotted him was "He looked like an ork, I think he was wearing gloves.".
"Sorry I'm late.", Rafa said politely but without embarrassment as he took a seat at the table. "I miss anything good?"

[spoiler]Assensing will show he's healthy as a horse and has got 'ware in his eyes, ears, feet, something inside his head and his nervous system. Emotional state: neutral but slightly embarrassed.
UWB might show a flash pack and gloves. Not exactly sure it picks those up as weapons... one being a strobe light and the other clothing.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Pyromaster13 on <01-21-12/2256:16>

Once sitting at the table with the others Mr. Anderson decides to be the first one to ask the others about the job, "I don't know about you guys but I'm not against a babysitting job for 500 a day as long as it's in straight nuyen.".   Mr. Anderson breaths out the smoke from his cigarette before continuing, "So Mr. Slade.  Is there anything special we should know about?  Anyone gunning for the package, any complications why you're hiring runners instead of a rent-a-badge for this kind of work?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <01-22-12/0648:10>

Rafa burst into laughter. "A babysitting job? Really? Hiring an entire team to to do a job normally reserved for some rentacops? Oh, I can't wait to hear the catch! Hahaha.", he stopped laughing and nudged the person who happened to be sitting next to him with his shoulder. ""I like this hombre!"

"What's next, amigo? You'll tell us 'It'll be an easy job'?", he added with a smiling grin.
He noticed the silence and the sullen look on the people's faces. "Oh."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <01-22-12/0740:34>

Caretaker (who happens to be that person next to Rafa) turn his black bald dwarven head toward him after being nugged and watches him carefully. An unnaturally black eyes fixes on him piercing to the soul. A small move of his eyebrow make his white tattoos move on entire skull to a spine crawling feeling.

Quote from: ooc

The full black eye is a sub-effect of the Analyze Truth spell, but that something Rafa couldn't probably know.

 

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <01-22-12/1500:11>

Your conditions seem to be just fine, Freya said, you are well instructed and know what' s your aim! It' s always nice to talk to smart persons!  :) But is it just a babysitting job? Well, if that is JUST, than you don' t need us :) And if you need us, than it will not be just a babysitting... And if it' s so, I would like to have bigger pay, prepaid (at least part of it). We are not just some cheap rentacops as you know! And of course decent information about the task! That would be fair and appropriate!

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <01-22-12/1607:22>

I'm sure what my beautiful companion means to say, is that you seem to be an experienced person who knows his way around the shadows. I doubt you'd lay your cards on to the table just after meeting with a group of strangers - but I'm equally doubtful about that you'd meet a bunch of strangers at all. You must have heard about us, maybe by recommendations, maybe more, and maybe you went ahead and double checked that information, just to be sure. Thus, you must know that we are competent and experienced enough to not just say yes because you promised us a fistful of credsticks and an easy job a mere security company could do for less.
So what do you say about dealing another hand, this time with the cards on the table? And it's your turn to pay the big blind, but using hard currency, not just chips made of promises, Slade-san. - he said in a respectful tone, nodding with his head at the end. They made their opening bets. Now it's time to see if he's serious, bluffing or folds.

[spoiler]Negotiation for a deposit and some more info. Backing up Freya. (7d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3340279/)
+3 hits. Nice! [/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-22-12/1618:51>

Quote from: Caramelle on <01-22-12/1500:11>

Your conditions seem to be just fine, Freya said, you are well instructed and know what' s your aim! It' s always nice to talk to smart persons!  :) But is it just a babysitting job? Well, if that is JUST, than you don' t need us :) And if you need us, than it will not be just a babysitting... And if it' s so, I would like to have bigger pay, prepaid (at least part of it). We are not just some cheap rentacops as you know! And of course decent information about the task! That would be fair and appropriate!

"Okey Okey 1000 Pre head and first day up front, You OK with that Compaders?" Slade Looked around the Runner around the table

[spoiler]Nego Slade (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3340284/) Lucky roll, giving you the possibilities to add support to Freya
EDIT: Added AAlith roll  so you are at the maximum.
But you are welcome to try to get some additional benefits. :)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-22-12/1701:54>

"That sounds not bad," Panther said, "But I would still like to know what we're supposed to be guarding and against whom.  Just to make the best preperations possible and therefore doing a better job."

1000 nuyen a day was not bad at all.  Freya wasn't bad at all at these things.  Double with just one sentence.  She made a mental note to ask one day how exactly she managed to pull these stunts off.  While she had done negotiations before, it had never gone that easy.  Or the job was more difficult than Slade showed.  It probably was, but there were degrees of difficulty.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Pyromaster13 on <01-23-12/0212:21>

Since the pay has been doubled and initial pay has been added, Mr. Anderson decides to sit back and continue smoking whilst letting the others query for information.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <01-23-12/0240:58>

1000 nuyen per day and one day prepaid sounds much better to me! Freya said with her charming smile, but I still would love to hear more about the task itself - what do we have to guard and from whom? Mr.Slade, you as an experienced person should understand my concerns. If I take the job, I want to do it as good as possible and that is impossible if there is no information. And I'm sure you are interested in it as well. Otherwise you would be gone by now, wouldn't you? Freya was still smiling and turning a penetrating look of her green eyes straight at Slade as she knew her smile and look did a great part of her job.

Eddy seems to be good at formulating his point of view, he should do some talking more often, Freya thought to herself. And he isn't that lost at all. Well, the first impression was a bit incorrect... OK, back to nego! There is a snag somewhere and I wanna know what is it

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-23-12/0337:56>

Slade looks around the room, noticing that most of you are in agreement to his terms he starts to lay out the job specifics
“I’ve rustled a great many collectibles throughout the years. I’ve recently started working with Ben Howard—you know, ‘Big Ben,’ made that blockbuster last year for Pathfinder? Tremendous artist for sure, and—well, the man has a thing for realism. Which is how I’ve come to supply him with certain equipment to use in his films. Now, my gear is in the gray area, if you catch my drift …”

“I’ve secured the gear at a safe house of mine. What I want you to do is to protect my gear when moving it to and from the house and while it’s on set. That was my agreement with Ben. Tomorrow, meet me at this address and I’ll give you IDs to bring my equipment on set. And hey, I’ve heard that Pandora is the leading lady in his new film. Maybe you can get her autograph!”

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <01-23-12/0445:55>

Ben Howard, Pathfinder, Pandora... none of the names meant anything to Rafa, but he realized he wasn't really up-to-date on anything but action trid's.
"Well, all this sounds like a lotta fun, I sure as hell am game!"
He raised slightly on his seat and turned his head to look around the room."Don't they serve food and drink on this boat?", he grumbled.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-23-12/0504:34>

Looking at Mr Andersen "No we do not expect the likes of Yakuza or Vory or any other syndicate to be involved, but there might some who sees my goods as a fast way to make some real money. And would you willingly pay the cops? I prefer that my money feeds the ones who I know and who most likely will never try to investigate me."

Quote from: Xzylvador on <01-23-12/0445:55>

Ben Howard, Pathfinder, Pandora... none of the names meant anything to Rafa, but he realized he wasn't really up-to-date on anything but action trid's.
"Well, all this sounds like a lotta fun, I sure as hell am game!"
He raised slightly on his seat and turned his head to look around the room."Don't they serve food and drink on this boat?", he grumbled.

"Now that's the kind of talk I like!" Slade waves his hand, you can see the personal starting to move
Not long after trays of butter, razor clams, and filets of some fish arrive. Slade grabs a napkin, “Now enough yappin’, it’s chow time!”

[spoiler]if you still have some questions you can ask them, but this is the point where we end the Hiring and go on to the meat of the game.
You can also roll knowlage about arts, movies VIPs, anything that might give you a clue about these persons he mentioned. [/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-23-12/1213:36>

The names Ben Howard and Pandora said something to Panther, but she couldn't immediately place them.  She quickly accessed her favourite celebrity sites for a quick search.  Now she only needed to know the basics, she would look into more details later.

[spoiler]
I'm doing a quick search.  I can buy one hit on my media site knowledge skill to know where to look (just taking some sites from my bookmarks) and I can buy 2 hits to do a datasearch on those sites for Ben Howard, pandora and Pathfinder (which is a trid studio if I'm not mistaken).
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <01-23-12/1259:25>

Eddy quickly instructed his new toy agent through DNI to do a search on the two mentioned persons, then he said:

Well played, Slade-san. My talents are yours to command. I promise I'll do everything in my power to keep unwanted hands far from your belongings. Now, it is customary in my country to say: Itadakimasu! before eating. I guess it can be translated as "It's chow time!" - he smiles politely - but we have another custom I think you'd like.

He calls the waitress and orders a round of drinks to everyone (what they want) and when it arrives:

Now we drink to the good fortune and well being of our benefactor, may the kami grant him a long life filled with heavenly pleasures! Kampai!

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-24-12/0300:26>

You all Eat, Drink and enjoy the company, at least have a chat. Slade talsk a lot about how his love for old Western trids helped him while Shadowrunning, and some of his stories seem a bit over the top (As Care taker notice, if he does not drop the spell, a few of them have been modified to increase the drama)

Slade leaves after half an hour, but leaves one credit-stick for each of you - your up front payment.

You might have enjoyed the evening in the Gray-line, maybe even moved on to a club or any other location, but one thing was sure, the next morning you had an appointment.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-24-12/0314:40>

Most trid directors would go for digital editing and replicas in their film using the Studios in Studio City, but Ben Howard, also known as “Big Ben,” tries to bring authenticity to the recorded media. He believes that the real thing brings about a different emotional/mental response.

Slade has asked you to bring four large (two-meter-long) cases; each case contains what Slade describes as genuine 2057 Red Samurai armor, complete with the traditional forged katanas, to the Eye of the Needle. he even goes as far as to provide a Van and a driver for you.

As you arrive, you see that the base of the Space Needle has been cordoned off. Groups of fans and onlookers have gathered around the area. A small detail of security is waiting as you drive up. Fans scream at you, apparently thinking you guys are some sort of sim stars. Security guards in cleaner-than-normal uniforms
request your SIN and clearance. You give them the ID you received from Slade, and they direct you to a place to park.

You take the elevator up to the restaurant. After a few moments, the elevator dings and the doors open onto a busy scene. Several field technicians are cleaning, moving items around, and adjusting the lights for the cameras. Big Ben sits at the far end in a troll-sized director’s chair. He spins his traditional baseball cap in his fingers as he talks to some technician about where the cameras should be placed. Close to where Ben sits is none other than Pandora. Pandora is wearing Zoë’s fashionable red leather jacket and pants with brass buckles, thigh-high black boots, and mirrored shades. She is using her commlink. With her in the booth sits an elven gentleman with a blond ponytail, wearing a gray suit and green tie. He appears to be fielding questions directed at Pandora from various technicians and makeup artists. After a few moments, Ben sees you with the cases. He gets up from his director’s chair, followed by one of the technicians.

“All right! Are these the suits?” says Ben as he approaches. “Open one up. Let’s see if Slade lives up to his word.”

When you open one of the cases, a broad grin comes across Ben’s face. “Nice. Very nice,” he says as he caresses the red armor. “Even has some wear-and-tear dents. Thank Slade for me.” James, the techie following Ben, shows you a section of the room partitioned off with green walls, where you can put the cases.

James, the techie following Ben, shows you a section of the room sectioned off with green walls where you can put the cases. Behind the walls are the stuntmen who will be wearing the armor. He then shows you an AR-marked place behind Big Ben’s chair, where you can stand to be out of the way. As the stuntmen dress
up, Big Ben calls for everybody’s attention.

He lays out the scene:
“This is where Jenny Freelance—Pandora over there—meets up with Agent Johnson, who wants to hire her for a job. Suddenly, a unit of Red Samurai busts in to take ‘em out. Lots of cool martial arts in this scene—Jenny wipes out the Red Samurai and accepts the job.”

To you it sounds like a shadowrunner cliché, but hey, your job at this point is to watch Slade’s stuff, not critique the movie.
Almost an hour goes by as lighting and costume issues are dealt with before Ben shouts, “Quiet on the set!”

The scene starts. Jenny Freelance walks into a semi-quiet restaurant from the elevator. She looks out the window before sitting down with a nervous-looking man in a white-collared shirt.
“So,” she asks, “what’s the problem?”
He takes a drink. “We need your skills to retrieve an item in Africa. We can pay your standard fee, but we need you to move at utmost haste.”
“Sure. What’s the job, and why the rush?”
“There’s an important map that’s up for sale, called the Piri Reis map. We want you to retrieve it, either from the auction house, or from the buyer. The trouble is, others know of its importance as well.”

Jenny is about to say her line, when an elevator dings. Everyone turns to see the elevator doors open, and out comes a small mob of crazed fans, heading right for Pandora’s table. It’s not your job to round up the fans, but then you realize that you don’t see any of her security around to stop them.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <01-24-12/0922:45>

Eddy sees the fans coming, glances around to see the reactions of his teammates, but since everyone seems frozen, he decides that if some mob fighting erupts, that would be a risk to the armors' safety, so it's better to contain the situation early on.

"Professor! I need time! Make it so, then go back to the ward and wait there!

Using the little time they get before the mob realizes that it's just a manifestation and cannot hurt them, Eddy turns to the diva:
"Get out of here!" - then he moves to secure the armors.

[spoiler]Call and command - two simple actions
Speak - one free action
end of turn[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <01-24-12/1138:41>

With a thousand nuyen more on his account, Rafa hurried home to avoid being tempted spending it all. He planned to spend the evening home, working out, preparing and checking his gear and going to bed early to be at his best the following day. While preparing his equipment he noticed he'd run out of gel rounds and remembered he'd used the last of them a little while back to take out some beetleheads who were after a shipment he'd been protecting. It wasn't much of a problem, the things were cheap and easy to get and by jogging instead of using his bike to get them he didn't even have to lose much time.

At the set Rafa helped with the cases -you didn't need to be an expert to notice that not all of his current companions were equally fit to carry around equipment- and tried to act like part of the crew. Once they were appointed to their places however, simply obeying orders didn't really seem productive anymore. From this point he'd have no way to watch the stuff they'd been hired to protect so he decided it was time for him to disappear.

A few people of the technical crew walked by their group and he quickly fell in step behind them only to stop following them a few meters further, stepping behind some lightning equipment and then vanishing in the shadows. He ducked, activated the ruthenium polymer coating of his outfit and removed his shoes. A few seconds later he was moving through the rafters, unseen by the people below. He found a good place behind a spotlight. The location provided a clear view of the area where the cases were stored and the back entrance through the stairway while the warmth and heat from the lamp would hide him from sight and thermographic vision.

He quietly started assembling his rifle, loaded one mag of gel rounds and another with live ammo and double checked the location of his grenades. Tossing a flashbang when expecting a smoke grenade hadn't been so much fun last time.

Comm @team: "If you hadn't noticed, I'm gone. Keeping an eye on the goods, can't see drek from the place you're standing. Gimme a call if there's action... or a nude scene."

,.-+*'*+-.,_,.-+*'*+-.,_,.-+*'*+-.,_,.-+*'*+-.,_,.-+*'*+-.,_,.-+*'*+-.,_,.-+*'*+-.,_
[spoiler]
[OOC: Despite being "first", Rafa doesn't do much but look around and keep watch. All that noise may just be part of a scene as far as he knows, but you never know someone else might use all that noise as a distraction. He stays hidden, consider action delayed?]
Perception if required: Visual Perception, Sound Perception: Skill + Aug + Enhancement (11d6.hits(5)=3, 11d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3342701/)
Forgot: Actively looking (3d6.hits(5)=0, 3d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3342959/) [/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-24-12/1534:46>

Panther had opted for black leather pants and a simple shirt.  Underneath she had her form-fitting armour, quite useful as it didn't show and over it a simple armoured vest.  She had only brought her pistol up, currently loaded with stick 'n shock rounds, leaving her shotgun in the van.  With the ID she was sure she could bring a pistol, but she doubted she would be able to bring a shotgun in the space needle.  While standing behind the director, she filmed Pandora moving on the set by the eye recording unit build into her cybereyes, while her cyberears gave her the sound to go with it.  This footage would increase her reputation on some of the celebrity matrix nodes she frequented.

When the fans rushed in, she was surprised.  Normally security downstairs should have stopped them.  She didn't draw her pistol right away, although her hand went to the holster on her tigh.  When the piramid thing appeared and Eddy called out she knew he had been doing some magic.  She had seen enough magic to know what it was, even though she didn't recognise the exact type.  Hoping it would buy some time she rushed towards Pandora with the intention to drag her away, while still filming as this would be gold.  As far as she knew the stunt people were currently wearing the armours while waiting for their appearance, so they could run of and keep the armours free of the mob and by rescuing Pandora they could gain some extra gratitude from the film crew.

comm @ team: "Fan mob intrusion.  Evac the armours."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <01-24-12/1635:25>

Comm @team: "Evac? ¿Estás loco?! One location's easier to guard."

[spoiler]Free action[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-25-12/0229:06>

Quote from: Kouryuu on <01-24-12/0314:40>

James, the techie following Ben, shows you a section of the room sectioned off with green walls where you can put the cases. Behind the walls are the stuntmen who will be wearing the armor. He then shows you an AR-marked place behind Big Ben’s chair, where you can stand to be out of the way. As the stuntmen dress up, Big Ben calls for everybody’s attention.

(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k596/kouryuuLV/needle1.jpg)

Quote from: Legend

Green Star - Big Ben
Yellow Star - Pandora
Orange Star - Mr Johnson
Light Blue Rectangle - Movie staff
Green Round-edge Rectangle - Team except Rafa
Light Green 5angle - Rafa
Dark Blue 5angle - Stuntman and armour-cases
Red Green mass - The Fan Mob storming Towards

Quote from: OOC

after everyone has their INI rolled we can start, but until then we just assume nothing has yet happened
Rafa sitting on a support beam above the green wall approximately 3.5 m above ground -  if you are OK with that, perception Modifier for Rafa is -2 for filming side +2 for green wall area, if you want make one roll with +2 and i dill dismiss 4 dice for the opposite side.

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Rafa 11][Big Ben 11] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343414/)[Panther 10][Eddy 8][Pandora 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343416/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343402/)[Tehnical personal 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343418/)[Caretaker6]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <01-25-12/0444:16>

Freya went home from the Grey Line and felt quite well with what she had achieved during negotiations. 1000 nuyen in her pocket was a pretty good start for the job. She still had the feeling it won’t be that easy, but who cares... It won’t be the first time…  She had no need for any shopping so she just went home to prepare for the next day.

The next day Freya decided to put on her form-fitting body armor underneath form fitting jeans, matching beige turtleneck, dark brown simple leather jacket and her favourite dark brown long boots. That seemed to be appropriate – nothing gaudy, just comfortable and suitable for any kind of situations… Freya took her commlink and Thor and Browny as well. She thought that with the ID given by Slade there won’t be any problems of carrying this stuff into Space Needle.

Freya didn’t bother her with offering her help to carry armor cases; she knew there was no use of her in such matters.  She just kept looking around to get the impression of the place and people. She knew she’ll have to talk to Big Ben probably. That sucks! She hated contacting with trolls – who have ever invented such a thing!!!  Pandora on the other hand seemed to be a worthy contact – will have to catch useful moment for a chat with her…

The Fan Mob coming out of the elevator was a surprise for Freya.  Where the hell is building’s security??? was her first thought.  Then she ran to get herself between fans and Pandora pulling out Thor and hoping that guys will deal with armourcases…

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Pyromaster13 on <01-25-12/0532:32>

Once home from the Grey Line Mr. Anderson checks his suit into dry cleaning, ordering a pickup to save himself the time of dropping it off.  He takes out his more professional ware of his Berwick line for the next days work.

Anderson keeps his standard outfitting of weapons and ammo when the group finally meets at the Space Needle.

When things start going south as the fans come through the elevator Mr. Anderson is taken aback by the manifesting spirit, but otherwise trys to keep his focus.  He has little time to make up his mind, so he goes straight towards Pandora and the Mr. Johnson as a priority, looking around for a possible pipe or any item that can help him keep the inevitable crowd at bay.

[spoiler]
Initiative 14d6.hits(5)=4 : Ini 18 total (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343502/)
Perception for a pipe or something.9d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343501/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <01-25-12/0654:24>

As Freya was already between the crowd of fans and Pandora, she yelled Stop right where you are!!! and turned Thor (her taser) against them.

[spoiler]http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343525/ (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343525/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-26-12/0224:27>

Quote from:  "As far as i understand"

Mr Anderson
Free Movement
Simple Perception
Simple held

Freya
Free Movement
Simple Ready weapon
Simple Intimidation

Rafa
Free Perception
Simple Speak
Simple Held

Big Ben still being in control over the situation, or at least thought to be in such position stood up while activating his com.
then he said a few strong words in a voice only a troll could make " CUT! SECURITY, HERE, NOW!"
Free -Speech
Simple - change of stance
Simple - Activating a device

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Rafa 11][Big Ben 11] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343414/)[Panther 10][Eddy 8][Pandora 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343416/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343402/)[Tehnical personal 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343418/)[Caretaker6]
Panther is up, or any held actions from Rafa and Mr Anderson

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-26-12/0448:35>

Quote from: farothel on <01-24-12/1534:46>

When the fans rushed in, she was surprised.  Normally security downstairs should have stopped them.  She didn't draw her pistol right away, although her hand went to the holster on her tigh.  When the piramid thing appeared and Eddy called out she knew he had been doing some magic.  She had seen enough magic to know what it was, even though she didn't recognise the exact type.  Hoping it would buy some time she rushed towards Pandora with the intention to drag her away, while still filming as this would be gold.  As far as she knew the stunt people were currently wearing the armours while waiting for their appearance, so they could run of and keep the armours free of the mob and by rescuing Pandora they could gain some extra gratitude from the film crew.

comm @ team: "Fan mob intrusion.  Evac the armours."

Quote

free - moving
simple - com message
simple - held

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Rafa 11][Big Ben 11] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343414/)[Panther 10][Eddy 8][Pandora 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343416/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343402/)[Tehnical personal 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343418/)[Caretaker6]
Eddy is up, or any held actions from Panther, Rafa and Mr Anderson

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-26-12/1516:15>

Quote from: AalithHUN on <01-24-12/0922:45>

Eddy sees the fans coming, glances around to see the reactions of his teammates, but since everyone seems frozen, he decides that if some mob fighting erupts, that would be a risk to the armors' safety, so it's better to contain the situation early on.

"Professor! I need time! Make it so, then go back to the ward and wait there!

Using the little time they get before the mob realizes that it's just a manifestation and cannot hurt them, Eddy turns to the diva:
"Get out of here!" - then he moves to secure the armors.

[spoiler]Call and command - two simple actions
Speak - one free action
end of turn[/spoiler]

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Rafa 11][Big Ben 11] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343414/)[Panther 10][Eddy 8][Pandora 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343416/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343402/)[Tehnical personal 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343418/)[Caretaker6]
Preparing a quit large post , expect it tommorow after i had some sleep or ask sent what happens if i dont.  :-\
or any held actions from Panther and Mr Anderson

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-27-12/0227:16>

The Mob moves forward, even though the technical staff tries to hold its movements it only slows them down, they do not show any indication on stopping. Even the display of Freya's voice that would make the Maddest of the trolls flinch did nothing to affect the mob, they still seem to push forward. The mob closed in on Pandora, Freya, Mr Anderson and Panther became the Last wall of defence to protect the two tridstars.
Pandora Was frightened by the display of brute force by the fans. the term crazy Fan got a whole new meaning for her it seems, "What the hell?" rolls over her lips while making a few steps back, closely followed by "Watch out!" but it is too late from the Mob two stun button swings are coming, one toward Freya the other to Mr Anderson.
[spoiler]Freya Roll meele Dodge to beat attack on Freya(1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3345703/)
Mr Anderson you have to beat attack on Mr Anderson(3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3345711/)
[/spoiler]
Rafa notices 3 figures coming trough the door ans sneaking in the direction of the Stuntman

[spoiler]Pandora
Free - speak
Simple - movement
Simple - perception[/spoiler]

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Rafa 11][Big Ben 11] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343414/)[Panther 10][Eddy 8][Pandora 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343416/)[Harris 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)[Redfoot 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343951/)[Nilson 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343953/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343402/)[Tehnical personal 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343418/)[Caretaker6]
Care taker is up , sorry it took so long, had to get home and get the ini rolls from some time ago,
or any held actions from Panther and Mr Anderson

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-27-12/0315:13>

"Oh, crap," Panther said when she saw the stun battons.  Time to pull out the heavy artillery, she thought as she took out her pistol from its holster.  It was loaded with stick 'n shock rounds, so she could use it on the mob.  She didn't understand why they were not responding to Freya's command.  Even she had to will herself not to stop and she was on the same side.

[spoiler]
held action: simple: draw pistol
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-27-12/0333:08>

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Rafa 11][Big Ben 11] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343414/)[Panther 10][Eddy 8][Pandora 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343416/)[Harris 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)[Redfoot 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343951/)[Nilson 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343953/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343402/)[Tehnical personal 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343418/)[Caretaker6]
Care taker is up , or any held actions from Mr Anderson
Soon the second IP will start  ;)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <01-27-12/0723:08>

Caretaker felt somewhat out of place in the Needle. It's not that the technology was foreign. He was versed enough in matrix searches and its general usage. It was that the trid industry delivered soulless content. There was life, death, sex, violence in the trids but it was served like a cold pudding ready to consume without real nutrition to the soul. Shadow of what real life, death and sex.

Still the 'making of' was interesting, and he could feel that the actress and the troll directing the show put their heart into it, and he was enjoying the show.
The fans intrusion broken that feeling, but they also brought in much needed emotions into this soulless biz. He didn't had to assense them to feel their love and joy, the almost sexual arouse of being so close to their star and the shock of being denied to touch her, hold her, feel her. The violence that erupted was natural, with so much emotion it had to vent that way.     

Ghede taught that accumulated emotion had to be let loose. It's only natural, if you can't release it in passion, you'll need to release it in physical exertion. So let them fight and tire themselves. Calling forth the Lua's power he stepped forward casting the spell.

Quote from: ooc

complex action: cast Net spell at force 5 -> Spellcasting(5) + Magic(5) + Edge(3) -> 13d6.hitsopen(5,6)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3345934/) + Power focus(3) -> 3d6.hitsopen(5,6)=0 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3345937/) 4 hits in total

Drain Value -> F/2+3 -> 5
Drain resist -> 9d6.hits(5)=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3345935/) 3S damage taken

Mob members resist individually with Strength + counterspelling, each net hit from the spellcasting reduce their Agility by 1. If Agility is reduced to 0, he is bound and unable to move his limbs. If they have on average agility of 3, and strength of 3, they should be all bound hapless. With one or two lucking out to be able to move at vastly reduced agility - individual memebrs not a mob anymore.

The targets may still defend and dodge against attacks, but suffers a dice pool modifier equal to the caster’s net hits. The target can attempt to break free of the bindings by making an Opposed Test, pitting Strength + Body against the spell’s Force x 2 (10).

When your movement are limited by the invisible ropes, one does not have to shout to attract attention. It's enough to be black bald dwarf with a white tattooed skull wearing a suit. It's enough to say in a voice practiced during countless prayers, in a voice intoned to carry over voodoo ceremonies dances, singing and drums: "Don't move my friends."

Quote from: ooc

free action - speak
Charisma(5) + Leadership(3) ->  8d6.hits(5)=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3345941/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-27-12/0922:09>

Quote from: Sentinemodo on <01-27-12/0723:08>

When your movement are limited by the invisible ropes, one does not have to shout to attract attention. It's enough to be black bald dwarf with a white tattooed skull wearing a suit. It's enough to say in a voice practiced during countless prayers, in a voice intoned to carry over voodoo ceremonies dances, singing and drums: "Don't move my friends."

the mob slows down, one even fell down an kept lying down in a, what looked, uncomfortable pose, but at least 11 people are still moving forward, the ones kept in place try to get away, try to hold to someone who still moves just to get nearer Pandora, this will to get to her seems almost paranormal.
[spoiler]
Mob resistance (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3345994/)
Freya, Panther and Mr Anderson who were at the front of the group you are in the area as well so roll resistance as well - strength + counterspelling
IP up, next IP starting now, Mr Anderson can still get his held action if the first action he preforms is simple, no other possibility to keep it except the one.
Mr Anderson is up[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Pyromaster13 on <01-27-12/1642:07>

[spoiler] Parry first hit: 12d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3346371/) Looks like I'm successful
Resisting spell, adding edge: 9d6.hitsopen(5,6)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3346375/)
I'll drop my held simple action and go ahead and go full defense (complex action) for IP 2.[/spoiler]

Mr. Anderson starts to get swamped by what's going on around him. With the mob and his limbs suddenly getting heavier, he grunts as he devotes his focus to keeping the mob back and hoping his team would do something quickly before everything goes to hell.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-27-12/1654:19>

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Sanchez 15] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343966/)[Rafa 11][Big Ben 11] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343414/)[Panther 10][Eddy 8][Pandora 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343416/)[Harris 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)[Utha 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)[Redfoot 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343951/)[Nilson 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343953/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343402/)[Tehnical personal 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343418/)[Caretaker6]

Initiative CT1 IP2
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Sanchez 15] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343966/)[Proffesor 13][Rafa 11][Panther 10][Harris 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)[Utha 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)

Initiative CT1 IP3
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Rafa 11]
Freya up  ;)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-28-12/1500:39>

my spell resistance roll.

[spoiler]
strenght 2 (2d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3347953/)
my agility has now dropped to 1, so I guess I'm going to take some matrix actions where I don't need agility.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <01-28-12/1803:13>

Freya had barely escaped from the attack and wanted to know who have tried to do this. So she took a closer look at the mob.

free - delayed
simple - perception (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3348155/)
simple - delayed

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-29-12/0551:13>

Sanchez resstance roll (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3348855/)
there is one more attack coming from the now a bit dispersed mob (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3348883/) n Mr Anderson's direction

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Sanchez 15] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343966/)[Rafa 11][Big Ben 11] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343414/)[Panther 10][Eddy 8][Pandora 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343416/)[Harris 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)[Utha 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)[Redfoot 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343951/)[Nilson 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343953/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343402/)[Tehnical personal 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343418/)[Caretaker6]

Initiative CT1 IP2
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Sanchez 15] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343966/)[Proffesor 13][Rafa 11][Panther 10][Harris 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)[Utha 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)

Initiative CT1 IP3
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Rafa 11]
Rafa up, Professor Delays until i get an answer from Aalith, hope Rafa is concentrating on the other three  ;)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <01-29-12/0730:37>

From above the chaos that's going on below, Rafa sat in his hiding place, looking down over the barrel of his rifle at the three men approaching the stuntmen and, more importantly, the armors they're wearing.
Eeny, meeny, miny, Accompanied by the muffled sound of his silenced rifle, the first gel round sped towards one of the men. Rafa didn't look to see the result, he was already aiming for his second target. moe. He squeezed the trigger and his smartgun responded.
Comm @ team: "I've got the armors covered, you guys ok there?"
[spoiler]
 First shot 7 hits, second shot 3 hits. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3348988/) Not sure if they're both surprised or just the first one, there's half a second between the shots.
Base damage: 7S, +1AP vs Impact, if damage > body-2, knockdown.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-29-12/1611:08>

Panther suddenly felt as if she couldn't move her arms and feet.  No sense in trying to shoot someone if you couldn't even lift the pistol.
'Time for plan B then,' she tought as she opened an AR window.  First she did a quick trace to find the nodes of the mob, using her scan program.  It shouldn't be that difficult to find them, as they were standing in front of her and they probably weren't running hidden or automatic security drones would have picked them up.  She took one of the two who had been attacking and did a more in dept search of his commlink with her analyse program.

Quote

free action:
find nodes: scan 6 + electronic warfare 4 = 10 (10d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3349428/)
simple action 1:
matrix perception: computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3349434/)
things I look at it: rating firewall, programs running (especially BTLs)
simple action 2:
matrix perception: computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3349442/)
things I look at: connections to other nodes, hidden access to another node, access ID.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-30-12/1755:28>

Freya thought against the force of spell, she thought her shot at the attacker would go wide, but in the end the taser dart found its way to the one who just had taken a swing at Mr. Anderson. the man shock a bit and did fall down on his knee, but in a uncanny fashion he got back up
[spoiler]Dodging the shot(3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3350789/)
resisting damage(3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3350803/)
Resisting Shock(3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3350806/)
[/spoiler]
Rafa had the drop on the intruders, they had only the eye for the stuntmen and the armours, the two gel rounds shot in their direction. The first shot  almost splatters the human on the wall when it hit him on his forehead. The Loud thong leaved a blood spot where his head hit the wall, an the body drops to the ground.
The other shot connected as well, but it was not as lucky as the first one. The Gel-round hit in the stomach area, it was powerful enough to throw the or to the wall, but did not as much damage as the first one, the ork stayed barely on his feet.
[spoiler]Harris was surprised(3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3350811/)
Harris goes down Soaking 14S(3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3350821/)

Nilsson was surprised(1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3350825/)
10S damage just barely soaked(4)by Nilsson (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3350829/)[/spoiler]

Panther took a look at the matrix, her sensors were overflowed by nodes of cheap and standard comlinks, but there were 2 that looked apart from the rest
Panther looks at the two in detail
#1
System 5, Firewall 5
Analyze 5; ECCM 3; Scan 4;
#2
System 5, Firewall 5
No programs apart from comlink OS seems to be running

There are 2 more nodes connected nearby as well ass 4 node cluster almost in the same place where #1 are connected to the two comlinks in the mob

Professor materializes in front of Eddy

One of the Mob pulls out a Pistol and and use it to shoot at Freya, who had just shot One of the attackers. The shot seems very accurate, even though the attacker seems to be slow thanks to the spell.
[spoiler]Utha barely moves(2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3350892/)
Despite the spell Utha has a good shot at Freya(4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3350896/)[/spoiler]

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Sanchez 15] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343966/)[Proffesor 13][Rafa 11][Big Ben 11] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343414/)[Panther 10][Eddy 8][Pandora 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343416/)[Harris 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)[Utha 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)[Redfoot 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343951/)[Nilsson 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343953/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343402/)[Tehnical personal 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343418/)[Caretaker6]

Initiative CT1 IP2
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Sanchez 15] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343966/)[Proffesor 13][Rafa 11][Panther 10][Harris 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)[Utha 7] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3343954/)

Initiative CT1 IP3
[Mr Andersen 18][Freya 15][Rafa 11]

Initiative CT1 IP4
[Map update 0]

Quote from: Damage

Caretaker 0/10P 3/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Sanchez_ 0/10P 5/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Harris___1/10P 10/10S _-_ - 3 Damage penalty and unconscious
Nilsson __0/12P 6/12S __-_ -2 Damage penalty

Quote from: OOC

Mr. Anderson roll dodge, if unsuccessfully - soak  6S - half AP + net hits and roll elec damage resistance Body+Willpower(3)
Freya roll dodge, if unsuccessfully - soak 5P - 1AP + net hits
Mr. Anderson is up as well.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-01-12/0243:43>

While Mr. Anderson Is taking the the defensive stance and waiting for the others to calm the mob, Freya decided to take the things in her hand and put down the ones who decided to attack her and her teammates. Her taser in the hand she was the lone Worrier between Pandora and the mob.
Freya's shot hit Sanchez right between his eyes, the electro shock had a visible effect - and by visible i mean very visible as the riggers simrig gave the command to his offensive LoneStar iBalls to deploy flash-bangs while still in his bag. the combination of the two Leaves the man Lying on he floor

[spoiler]Sanchez C. glitch on dodge (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3353447/) - extra 4S Damage from 4 minidrones in his bag
Sanchez is out (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3353453/)
This is Critical success - Edge point replenished  ;)[/spoiler]
Rafa did not let the three intruders off the hook. While they were still oblivios to what is happening, two more bullets were flying toward the intruders. After the third shot hit Redfoot, Nielsson had a smile, maybe he thought, the sniper had forgotten about him, or did not think of him as a priority, but his smile was a short one as the forth bullet hit him and sent to the land of dreams. RedFoot on the other hand held his posture, it was wissable that he was hurting, but he stayed afoot and was ready for some action.
[spoiler]
Redfoot Dodge(3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3353461/)
Redfoot soaking(5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3353464/)

Nielsson Dodge(2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3353462/)
Nielsson Soakng(3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3353463/)
Rafa you are a monster.  ;D[/spoiler]
(http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k596/kouryuuLV/needle2.jpg)

Quote from: Legend

Green Star - Big Ben
Yellow Star - Pandora
Orange Star - Mr Johnson
Light Blue mass - Movie staff
Red Green mass - The Fan Mob
Yellow oval - Mr. Anderson
Blue Oval - Freya
Orange Oval - Panther
Green Paw - Professor
yellow rectangle - Eddy
Green circle - Caretaker
Light Green 5angle - Rafa
Dark Blue 5angle - Stuntman and armour-cases
upper Blue crosshair - Utha
upper pink crosshair - Sanchez
upper green crosshair - Pusher
lower orange crosshair - Redfoot
lower green crosshair - Harris
lower red crosshair - Nielsson

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT2 IP1
[Rafa 16][Freya 12][Proffesor 11][Panther10][Eddy 10][Utha 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355142/)[Pusher 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355144/)[Pandora 9] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355137/)[Caretaker 8][Big Ben 8] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355134/)[RedFoot 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355138/)[Tech Per. 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355141/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355139/) 
Roll INI

Quote from: Damage

Caretaker 0/10P 3/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Sanchez_ 7/10P 10/10S _-_ -5 Damage penalty and unconscious
Harris___1/10P 10/10S _-_ - 3 Damage penalty and unconscious
Nilsson __1/12P 12/12S _-_ -4 Damage penaltyand unconscious
Redfoot __0/12P 4/12S __-_ -1 Damage penalty

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <02-01-12/0454:25>

Rafa sucked his teeth and while looking at his targets. Two down, one to go, maybe Johnson had been right for a change, this would be easy. He could feel the warmth of his rifle's barrel so close to his face and wondered for a moment why the gel rounds didn't melt, but then grinned at the thought of spraying his enemies with hot molten plastic.

Yeah, that would be fun too.
Rafa lined up his next shot at the guy who remained standing.

[spoiler]Initiative (10d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3353529/) 8) [/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Pyromaster13 on <02-02-12/0507:19>

Mr. Anderson tries to find who may be causing the most trouble amoung the crowd, he curses at himself for only loading up on lethal ammunition and leaving his taser at home.

[spoiler]Perception: 9d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355203/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-02-12/0515:55>

Quote from: Pyromaster13 on <02-02-12/0507:19>

Mr. Anderson tries to find who may be causing the most trouble amoung the crowd, he curses at himself for only loading up on lethal ammunition and leaving his taser at home.

[spoiler]Perception: 9d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355203/)[/spoiler]

Mr. Anderson not only notices the Guy shooting at Freya with a heavy pistol but also one whoo looks bit weird, but he can not put the finger on it, at least he is packing heat. The type of heat he could get a lot of trouble with KE

[spoiler]You can see and shoot at Utha and Pusher (at last)[/spoiler]

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT2 IP1
[Rafa 16]Mr.Anderson 15][Freya 12][Proffesor 11][Panther10][Eddy 10][Utha 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355142/)[Pusher 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355144/)[Pandora 9] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355137/)[Caretaker 8][Big Ben 8] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355134/)[RedFoot 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355138/)[Tech Per. 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355141/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355139/)
Rafa is up

Quote from: Damage

Caretaker 0/10P 3/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Sanchez_ 7/10P 10/10S _-_ -5 Damage penalty and unconscious
Harris___1/10P 10/10S _-_ - 3 Damage penalty and unconscious
Nilsson __1/12P 12/12S _-_ -4 Damage penaltyand unconscious
Redfoot __0/12P 4/12S __-_ -1 Damage penalty

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <02-02-12/0657:00>

Another gel round escaped Rafa's rifle, his smartgun AR shows a blinking red "1" on his ammo counter. The other magazine in the rifle contained lethal ammo, if this guy didn't give up quickly his day would be getting a whole lot worse pretty soon.

[spoiler]
Shot (14d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355354/)
Waiting to see if another shot is required.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-02-12/0719:05>

While Rafa's Aim was dead on the Ork's movements were a pain in the ass, and this time he almost evaded being shot, he would have, if it were not for the snipers skill. Now the only thing left to do is sucking the pain. A lot of it.

[spoiler]The shot hit, but in a non-vital area(3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355362/)
The ork Took a few steps back but was still standing(4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355364/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <02-02-12/0735:57>

The "!OUT OF AMMO!" message went accompanied with a noisy alarm inside his head.
Rafa grumbled. He didn't really feel in danger, but he wished he'd changed the sound of the alarm; damned thing sounded as if he was in a sinking submarine or something.
He sent a command to his rifle to release the magazine, his hand caught the small metal box on its way to his pockets.

[spoiler]
Better stay down. (14d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355371/)
Free action to eject clip.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-02-12/0749:15>

Quote from: Kouryuu on <02-02-12/0515:55>

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT2 IP1
[Rafa 16]Mr.Anderson 15][Freya 12][Proffesor 11][Panther10][Eddy 10][Utha 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355142/)[Pusher 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355144/)[Pandora 9] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355137/)[Caretaker 8][Big Ben 8] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355134/)[RedFoot 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355138/)[Tech Per. 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355141/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355139/)

Quote from: Damage

Caretaker 0/10P 3/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Sanchez_ 7/10P 10/10S _-_ -5 Damage penalty and unconscious
Harris___1/10P 10/10S _-_ - 3 Damage penalty and unconscious
Nilsson __1/12P 12/12S _-_ -4 Damage penaltyand unconscious
Redfoot __2/12P 12/12S __-_ -3 Damage penaltyand unconscious

[spoiler][no] luck for this guy(2)[/u] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355382/)[/url]
Redfoot goes down(2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3356378/)

Mr. Anderson and Freya can make a move. [/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <02-02-12/1245:17>

Freya was feeling irritated as she saw Mr.Anderson haven' t done anything to protect Pandora and others from the attackers or at least kept an eye on armours. She thought he was more able to do anything on physical area then she... Anyway she knew she had to do something about the attacker (Utha?) otherwise this could become her last mission. And that wouldn' t be right as this was supposed to be an easy one. Freya was happy she could resist Caretaker' s spell, which seemed to be quite useful; at least part of those morons had slowed down.

Freya aimed her taser against her attacker once again and shooted its last dart on Utha and dropped it on floor to quickdraw Browny, which is charged with EX-explosives ammunition.

Attack on Utha (taser) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3356472/)
Quickdraw of Browny (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3356464/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Pyromaster13 on <02-02-12/1711:30>

Mr. Anderson focuses on the enemy attacking Freya, and noticing that others seem to be holding back the mob, decides to try and take him (Utha?) out quickly.

[spoiler]Free action: Unholster hidden arm slide Predator
Simple action fire. Loaded with Ex-ex rounds.
SA shot: 17d6.hits(5)=6 hits (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3357000/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-03-12/0320:46>

Utha's luck run out, as elegantly as he had dodged Freya's first shot, just as elegantly Mr. Anderson hit him, the damage was severe,  and he was knocked to the ground. As if it were not enough Freya shot him once more. This time there was no avoiding it, the dart hit him in the neck area and after a severe electroshock to the backbone he remaind motionless.
Professor touched Eddy a spell was cast and Eddy felt energy rising in him, his movements became smooth and fast.
[spoiler]
Utha was hit(3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3358252/), there was a small bang heard around the room as the Bullet fragmented on impact the impact itself throws Utah down to the ground There are small point of blood appearing in the arms and legs and even on the face of Utha(2+gets knocked down and takes 7P damage) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3358254/)
The taser Dart hits hin in the neck next to the backbone(1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3358408/)
Utha Is shacking and breathing heavily(1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3358417/)
Utha resisting Shock(1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3358431/) - Out for 2 CT's
In One Shot!!!
Nice one Freya -  ;D , but Anderson helped i guess.
[/spoiler]

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT2 IP1
[Rafa 16]Mr.Anderson 15][Freya 12][Eddy 10+2][Proffesor 11][Panther10][Utha 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355142/)[Pusher 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355144/)[Pandora 9] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355137/)[Caretaker 8][Big Ben 8] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355134/)[RedFoot 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355138/)[Tech Per. 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355141/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355139/)

Quote from: Damage

Caretaker 0/10P 3/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Sanchez_ 7/10P 10/10S _-_ -5 Damage penalty and unconscious
Harris___1/10P 10/10S _-_ - 3 Damage penalty and unconscious
Nilsson __1/12P 12/12S _-_ -4 Damage penaltyand unconscious
Redfoot __2/12P 12/12S __-_ -3 Damage penaltyand unconscious
Utha_____7/10P 9/10S __-_ - 4 Damage penalty and unconscious - 2CT's

Panther; Eddy up

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <02-03-12/1305:37>

Quote

There are 2 more nodes connected nearby as well ass 4 node cluster almost in the same place where #1 are connected to the two comlinks in the mob

Panther followed the link to one of the connected nodes and did another scan to check on that node.  At first she had to check she had to correct node, but then she did a more in-dept scan.
"They are not chipheads," she said to the rest of the team, "I'm checking further."

[spoiler]
free action: speech

simple action: matrix perception:
computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3358673/)
things to find: rating firewall

simple action: matrix perception again
computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3358681/)
things to see: programs running, access ID, system rating, encrypted yes/no
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-04-12/0715:04>

Both of the comlinks(#3 and #4) seem to be the same, running just the basic OS, and nothing more - System 5, Firewall 5
they seem to be near you, most likely inside the room the armours are. they seem not to move thou, but #2 is still moving with the crowd.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <02-08-12/0351:17>

Eddy looks at the harvest his teammates are doing between the mob and thinks "I should do something before they think I'm useless"

So after Professor finally makes him fast, he decides to try to hit multiple birds with one stone. Almost literally.
He chooses the largest box or table around (up to 200 kg) and casts a spell to ram it into the crowd warning his teammates through his trode-connected 'link. "Jump back from the crowd! Now!"

Levitate F7 (11d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3366310/)
Resisting 5p (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3366311/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-08-12/1701:56>

Quote from: AalithHUN on <02-08-12/0351:17>

Eddy looks at the harvest his teammates are doing between the mob and thinks "I should do something before they think I'm useless"

So after Professor finally makes him fast, he decides to try to hit multiple birds with one stone. Almost literally.
He chooses the largest box or table around (up to 200 kg) and casts a spell to ram it into the crowd from the side, avoiding his teammates.

Levitate F7 (11d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3366310/)
Resisting 5p (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3366311/)

A passteel Box, witch was intended to carry the camera drones, lifted and at a speed of Almost 90km/h crushed the crowd, to the dismay of Freya, Mr. Anderson and Panther, the Box was large and the Crowd was already up close and personal, so this package was a danger to them as well.

[spoiler]Panther, Freya and Mr. Anderson get a +2Mod on the dodge test(3) to avoid damage, if you are unlucky Roll for 3S Damage soak
Sorry the Roll for pusher said Reaction but it is actually perception, but i wished it would be the dodge.  :([/spoiler]
Pusher noticed the Box being lifted from the ground(3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3367152/) so his dodge movement was started even before the Box started the movement toward him. But he was unlucky, he thought that he would be safer to the side where the others Team people are, he moved toward Freya, but this was not the case and the Move backfired(0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3367159/), the Box hit Pusher while he had turned his back, but luckily it was not enough to do much damage, but it made the mage think, being alone here was a great disadvantage so he needed help. His best bet was a spirit, so sitting there in the mob he released the spell, the mood in the room changed abruptly, most of the people calmed down, but the ones stuck by the magic or just suffered from the box attack where loud, even very loud, many of the women cried, the man shouted and the situation was not one of the best. His summon chants(5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3367190/) and the ritual itself was not easily to see in the whole confusion, the spirit appeared in the astral(0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3367195/).
Pandora seemed to calm down as the push towards her stopped, she even was courageous enough to call out to the injured asking how they were, she might really have still some nerves of steel.
[spoiler]
It seems Pusher wants to play it out safe, He got back into the crowd and stayed hidden, no one at the moment knows where he is or what he does, even Mr. Anderson lost him. to find him Perception(3) or astral.
You made Order return to the Filming site, but for how long? Those who check My notes in the rols would be advised to try to act[/spoiler]

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT2 IP1
[Rafa 16]Mr.Anderson 15][Freya 12][Eddy 10+2][Proffesor 11][Panther10][Utha 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355142/)[Pusher 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355144/)[Pandora 9] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355137/)[Caretaker 8][Big Ben 8] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355134/)[RedFoot 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355138/)[Tech Per. 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355141/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355139/)

Quote from: Damage

Caretaker 0/10P 3/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Sanchez_ 7/10P 10/10S _-_ -5 Damage penalty and unconscious
Harris___1/10P 10/10S _-_ - 3 Damage penalty and unconscious
Nilsson __1/12P 12/12S _-_ -4 Damage penaltyand unconscious
Redfoot __2/12P 12/12S __-_ -3 Damage penaltyand unconscious
Utha_____7/10P 9/10S __-_ - 4 Damage penalty and unconscious - 2CT's
Eddy_____2/10P 0/10S __-_  No Damage penalty
Pusher___0/10P 1/10S __-_  No Damage penalty

CareTaker up

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <02-09-12/0622:00>

Once he knew about presence of a mage, picking him out of the crowd was easy.

Quote from: ooc

Perception(4) + Intuition(4) + Mentor Spirit(2) + Visual enhancement(3) - Wound modifeir(1) -> 12 -> buying 3 hits

Caretaker, continued his slow walk toward the mob, and walked directly toward the mage. He called out his luas for assistance along the way.

Quote from: ooc

walk, no action
simple, calling spirits out of astral - Force 5 spirit of man (Rivercrossing Guede) and Force 4 guarding spirit (Bronze Ogoun) should appear.

Surrender brother. Your companions are down. You can't hope to survive if you draw any blood.
As he ended the sentence he moved a step to the side to leave a clear line of shoot from Mr. Andersen had the mage tried to do anything.

Quote from: ooc

simple action, talk
It's a simple order to give up. Charisma(5) + Leadership(3) -> 8d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3368106/) (forgot about wound modifer, but no effect on the roll)
while he is probably suspicious(-1) and it wouldn't be to his advantage to surrender(-1), we do outnumber him(+2), he wields the obvious magic(-2) but so do we(+2), net no modifiers, unless you see any other..
if he choose to resist the suggestion a willpower + leadership roll.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-09-12/1313:56>

The mob Calmed down, many just started to take care of their injuries some started looking around a few almost hid their faces, shame, the Technical personal spoke confused, not only because many were hit by the box, but also cause the box contained a lot of equipment that might have broken now. Only an angry shout of Big Ben was heard over the crowd " Observation Deck? Send them HERE!!!!!"

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT2 IP1
[Rafa 16][Mr.Anderson 15][Freya 12][Eddy 10+2][Proffesor 11][Panther10][Utha 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355142/)[Pusher 10] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355144/)[Pandora 9] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355137/)[Caretaker 8][Big Ben 8] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355134/)[RedFoot 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355138/)[Tech Per. 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355141/)[Mob 6] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3355139/)

Initiative CT2 IP2
[Rafa 16][Mr.Anderson 15][Freya 12][Eddy 10+2][Proffesor 11][Panther10]

Quote from: Damage

Caretaker 0/10P 3/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Sanchez_ 7/10P 10/10S _-_ -5 Damage penalty and unconscious
Harris___1/10P 10/10S _-_ - 3 Damage penalty and unconscious
Nilsson __1/12P 12/12S _-_ -4 Damage penaltyand unconscious
Redfoot __2/12P 12/12S __-_ -3 Damage penaltyand unconscious
Utha_____7/10P 9/10S __-_ - 4 Damage penalty and unconscious - 2CT's
Eddy_____2/10P 0/10S __-_  No Damage penalty
Pusher___0/10P 1/10S __-_  No Damage penalty
Rafa up

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <02-09-12/1934:25>

Rafa's hands didn't even have the time to close around the empty clip, with one fluid movement -the result of years of experience- the empty clip vanished in his pockets and a new one was jammed into the rifle.
Adrenaline pumped through his body, he enjoyed the rush. In combat everything was clear, simple, fun. It made him feel alive.
Caretakers words reached his ears and forced him to take action.
Talk? Surrender? Ni de coña!
He spun around filled with rage and made sure to make his shot count. No way in hell was this guy getting out of this without a good asskicking.

[spoiler]
Composure combat monster (6d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3369026/) So yeah, Rafa keeps fighting.
Simple to insert clip, simple to shoot:
Geek the mage! (14d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3369068/)
Edge: Rafa's P.O.ed (8d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3369073/)
So, 10 hits to shoot the mage.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-10-12/0455:22>

If only Pusher had known what this day had in store for him he would have defiantly stayed home, maybe not only today but even the rest of the week, but now it was too late. the bullet fired by Rafa was accurate and hit Pusher right between the eyes, The force so massive, it played ping-pong with it's designated target, not once but twice hit pushers head the ground leaving blood red markings on it. He was alive, but for all he might as well be dead, so impressive it looked. You notice that both elevators come your way, most likely the Sec, even KE might be coming up.

[spoiler]You have 1 CT to take advantage of the Confusion - loot or do whatever you like
(Redfoot/Nielson) - Green room
Gear: Armor vest, commlink (Erika Elite commlink w/Novatech Navi modified), garbage bags
Commlink: System 5, Response 5, Firewall 5, Signal 4
Weapons:
Stun Baton;Colt Manhunter; [Heavy Pistol, DV 5P, AP –1, SA, 16(c), w/ concealable holster] Gas Grenade; Knife
(Harris;Utha) - Each in one location - Harris Greenroom; Utha Restaurant
Gear: Armor jacket, contacts
Weapons:
Stun Baton; Colt Manhunter [Heavy Pistol, DV 5P, AP –1, SA, 16(c), w/ smartgun, concealable holster] Gas Grenade; Knife
Pusher - Restaurant
Gear: Armor jacket, commlink (Erika Elite commlink w/ Novatech Navi modified), contacts
Commlink: System 5, Response 5, Firewall 5, Signal 4
Weapons:
Stun Baton; Colt Manhunter [Heavy Pistol, DV 5P, AP –1, SA, 16(c), w/ smartgun system, concealable holster]; Knife
Sanchez - Restaurant
Gear: Armor jacket, medkit (Rating 3), 4 offensive Lone Star iBalls (damaged),
Weapons:
Ares Predator IV [Heavy pistol, DV 5P, AP –1, SA, 15(c), w/ concealable holster, 2 clips]
Suggestion to Rafa to get rid of his Rifle - hide it, so there are no problems with the Law, at least until they see the bullet and determine this was no pistol.
Going on, this can be retroactive[/spoiler]

The cavalry finally arrives: more than a dozen Knight Errant officers, Needle security, and men in black—presumably the movie’s security. The confused fans are escorted out for questioning, while the thieves are secured with zip-ties and hauled away. Big Ben is on the phone with Needle owners talking about scheduling delays and negotiating a new filming time, when the place has been cleaned up later this year. DocWagon paramedics arrive in the next elevator, going from person to person checking to see if any need medical attention and/or they have a doc wagon contract.Pusher, and Utha receive first aid to keep them alive, thou the injurie were severe, but not lethal, not for now. The stuntmen that were to wear the armor appear from the green room oblivions to the commotion that happened here. The elf and Pandora are now surrounded by security. The elf appears to have some medical training as he’s checking if Pandora has a concussion, though you’re a bit distracted as you can finally see Pandora’s beautiful hazel eyes. This leaves you standing in the midst of scattered Pandora memorabilia.

The elf leaves Pandora and walks over to you. He greets you, handing out his card, which reads “Richard Fermin, Media Arts Manager, Charisma Associates.”

“Hey, I’m Mr. Fermin from Charisma Associates,” he says as he shakes everyone’s hand. He gives a small note to Freya while giving her a handshacke “I appreciate you guys’ help. Pandora wanted me to express her thanks.” He looks to her and nods. Pandora smiles back as she is escorted by security down stairs. “I want to go one step further. If we have further incidents due to Ben’s props, I would like to have your group there to handle it. I can offer you a retainer during the filming of Big Ben’s new movie, plus I can set up accommodations while you are working for me.”
[spoiler]nego and every else will be handled by us later phase, but the just of it is, you are going to Hollywood, if you agree that is, pay is double Slade paid you. a bit more if the nego go well. you are given 3 days to prep for the travel.
you are taking a orbital plane, meaning heavy security, travelling light, so will want to have a list of items you are taking or leaving, of course there is a possibility to pay for extra luggage - 2k [/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <02-10-12/1156:43>

"What the ...," Panther said as she spotted something coming up at hight speed.  She ducked instinctively and it flew just past her.  Hearing another shot she spotted the guy who had just surrendered going down.  'Probably Rafa,' she thought as she quickly grabbed his commlink, turned it off and put it in her bag.  She took one of the other commlinks she had scanned and did the same, just before the Errants arrived.

When Mr. Fermin came with his offer, she was immediately in favour.  She, going to Hollywood, seeing all the stars she had read about on the matrix.  She might get some prime footage that way.

With everything calmed down a bit, she turned to the two mages in the group.
"Not that I don't appreciate your contribution to the fight," she said, "But next time could you please try to do so without affecting your teammates with those spells, or putting them in the line of the object you throw."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <02-12-12/1617:47>

"Thank you Professor. You can get back to the astral now." - Eddy was a little disappointed he wasn't much of a help in the fight but he was determined he will be of some help. As fast as he could, he went into the corridor where Rafa's "victims" laid. He knew security was on the way, so he quickly chose the smallest one of them and concentrated. His power flooded out of him, encased the attacker...and changed him. When Eddy was finished, it was just a small animal, laying there unconscious. He quickly gathered every piece of evidence that remained (his deactivated commlink, weapon etc.) hiding them in his pockets, entrusting everything else on his spirit. "Carry him to my room and lock him away. The window is open, so you can get in easily. Conceal and guard him until I get there, if you may!" - he told to the Matriarch.

Information is always appreciated. - he thought in himself.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <02-13-12/0850:13>

Freya felt really relieved she had dodged from the flying object sent by Eddy. Silliness, she thought, if it will go on like this, it will turn out to be the craziest mission ever with the strangest partners ever… luckily not all of them…  Situation took an unexpected turn when the terrifying dwarf started to talk to Pusher standing in the mob and suddenly the guy fell down with bloody red point between his eyes… That’s Rafa for sure, Freya chuckled to herself amusingly.

When she saw all the security persons coming, she collected her taser and put it under her jacket as well as Browny.  Freya looked around and saw Pandora with an elf. Freya smiled at Pandora seeing she was fine. Then she noticed the elf coming to her and introducing himself. Pleased to meet you, Mr.Fermin, Freya answered him with an enchanting smile and unperceivably put the note in her pocket. The possibility to continue working with the film group sounded very tempting even if it has proven to be not an easy one.

Later on Freya heard what Panther said to mages and added in quite a sharp manner – yes, that would be nice if you didn’t try to kill your teammates and Mr.Anderson could do less rabbiting and more working next time. I would really appreciate that. Luckily we all are fine by now and it would be good to keep this state.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Pyromaster13 on <02-16-12/0121:22>

Mr. Anderson dodges the flying object, wondering whether it was a friendlies doing or not. Looking around, most of the chaos died down save for a few bullets fired as things calmed.

As security finally arrived Mr Anderson casually slips his pistol back into his arm slide, not worried as he had a license for it. He also takes a second to tone down his wired reflexes to 3, still weary of what may go on before finally shutting it down completely as they later exit the building. 'God I need a smoke' he thinks to himself silently.

He leaves the negotiations to the specialists, but hearing that they're going to travel soon, he starts to ponder on what he may need to bring, and what's worth trying to smuggle past security.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <02-17-12/0419:17>

After they've dealt with security, the confused people, received the gratitude earned from the big troll and the femme fatale (the latter was more pleasurable, plus he scored an autograph from her), Eddy tried to get to the hotel as soon as possible. He hoped that the Matriarch's journey home was eventless - such powerful spirits can conceal themselves not just from mortals, but from sensors and magicians too.

Fortunately, he found the both of them in his secure room. First, he examined the gear he and Matriarch bought home; weapon, armor, commlink - he searched for something unique. Then he put those away into the room safe, asked his spirit loudly to protect him from any harm and gladly dropped the spell. He was getting tired from it. Not wanting to replace it immediately with an other, he showed the naked man his machine pistol, pointed to the Amazon Queen besides him and said:

"I know it's uncomfortable, standing here naked, not knowing where you are, in one room with an armed mage and a royal spirit, so I will be brief. You tell me everything, your business in the Needle, employers, location, payment and such, and you can leave. I don't care about you, killing you would be pointless and messy and I assume you are just a hired hand, so you have no further obligation to your employer. We do what we are paid for, yes? If you tell me everything honestly, I'll let you go - honor among thief and such - but if you lie to me even in the tiniest detail, I'll brainwash you so hard, you are gonna spend the rest of your life in a rubber room, begging for popsicles! Or would you prefer living as a worm? Do you want me to transform you into one next time? It's not as furry and adorable as the previous one, is it?" - he said, reminding the thug about the fly above the city as a fluffy Koala. -"Now start with your name and work your way up from that!"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <02-17-12/0515:55>

That was an eventful day. How about we hit a party tonight to celebrate new contract? We could get to know each other better and discuss our options. We could invite Slade if he's around also...
 

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-17-12/0527:32>

Quote from: AalithHUN on <02-17-12/0419:17>

After they've dealt with security, the confused people, received the gratitude earned from the big troll and the femme fatale (the latter was more pleasurable, plus he scored an autograph from her), Eddy tried to get to the hotel as soon as possible. He hoped that the Matriarch's journey home was eventless - such powerful spirits can conceal themselves not just from mortals, but from sensors and magicians too.

Quote

Pandora left right after the Sec force came, but Fermin was available to give you a photo with her Autograph.

Quote from: AalithHUN on <02-17-12/0419:17>

Fortunately, he found the both of them in his secure room. First, he examined the gear he and Matriarch bought home; weapon, armor, commlink - he searched for something unique. Then he put those away into the room safe, asked his spirit loudly to protect him from any harm and gladly dropped the spell. He was getting tired from it. Not wanting to replace it immediately with an other, he showed the naked man his machine pistol, pointed to the Amazon Queen besides him and said:
"I know it's uncomfortable, standing here naked, not knowing where you are, in one room with an armed mage and a royal spirit, so I will be brief. You tell me everything, your business in the Needle, employers, location, payment and such, and you can leave. I don't care about you, killing you would be pointless and messy and I assume you are just a hired hand, so you have no further obligation to your employer. We do what we are paid for, yes? If you tell me everything honestly, I'll let you go - honor among thief and such - but if you lie to me even in the tiniest detail, I'll brainwash you so hard, you are gonna spend the rest of your life in a rubber room, begging for popsicles! Or would you prefer living as a worm? Do you want me to transform you into one next time? It's not as furry and adorable as the previous one, is it?" - he said, reminding the thug about the fly above the city as a fluffy Koala. -"Now start with your name and work your way up from that!"

"Red....Foot, my name." He was visibly tired and on the verge to faint. he looked very sick, being dropped by Rafa and then unconscious flown to the hotel.
"We did ... it on our own ..." After this sentence he vomited. the room filled witch the stench, you could really consider healing a bit to have a better conversation.

Quote from: Gear you got from Redfoot

Gear: Armor vest, commlink (Erika Elite commlink w/Novatech Navi modified), garbage bags
Commlink: System 5, Response 5, Firewall 5, Signal 4
Weapons:Stun Baton [Club, Reach 1, DV 6S, –half AP];
Colt Manhunter [Heavy Pistol, DV 5P, AP –1, SA, 16(c)Regular ammo, w/concealable holster];
Gas Grenade [Grenade, DV 5S, CS/Tear Gas];
Knife [Blade, Reach 0, DV 4P, AP 0]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <02-17-12/0551:32>

Shit! You could have used a thrash can! - Now I will have to mop up to stay on the good side of housekeeping! Although...the things that happen in a hotel, this shouldn't be anything major.  - Sit down, let me take a look at you. Seems you have a moderate concussion and some pretty bruises. After we are done, go home and sleep it off. Here, take this Minozol for your headache, Dremital against nausea and some ice on that bruise. If you have some mystic-healer, you should see him - my magic is for hurting people, unfortunately. - he hands a plastic cup with water in it to him, while looking into his eyes to make sure he understood the meaning of the last part. - Now tell me about the job, where did you get the tip, and about those garbage bags.

[spoiler]First Aid 9 + Medkit 6 + Anatomy buying 2 dice (17d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3378818/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <02-17-12/0623:42>

Quote from: Sentinemodo on <02-17-12/0515:55>

That was an eventful day. How about we hit a party tonight to celebrate new contract? We could get to know each other better and discuss our options. We could invite Slade if he's around also...
 

That would be a good thing to do, don't you think? Freya turned to other group members while they still were here. Surely, first of all we need to get home to change and leave all the stuff and we could meet somewhere later in the evening. Just one evening out of 3 days could be spent together, she smiled. Actually, she really wanted to get home as soon as possible and get clear with the note, Fermin has given to her. She hoped there was something worthy. Probably, I should call Phil. Maybe he's in LA..., she thought.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-17-12/0641:15>

Quote from: AalithHUN on <02-17-12/0551:32>

Shit! You could have used a thrash can! - Now I will have to mop up to stay on the good side of housekeeping! Although...the things that happen in a hotel, this shouldn't be anything major.  - Sit down, let me take a look at you. Seems you have a moderate concussion and some pretty bruises. After we are done, go home and sleep it off. Here, take this Minozol for your headache, Dremital against nausea and some ice on that bruise. If you have some mystic-healer, you should see him - my magic is for hurting people, unfortunately. - he hands a plastic cup with water in it to him, while looking into his eyes to make sure he understood the meaning of the last part. - Now tell me about the job, where did you get the tip, and about those garbage bags.

[spoiler]First Aid 9 + Medkit 6 + Anatomy buying 2 dice (17d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3378818/)[/spoiler]

The man took the medicine, not long after you could see that his gaze cleared and her regained a lot more composure and stance, he was no more the weak looking man you had before you just a few minutes back. Now if there were no black places from the gel round impacts you would not guess he is in pain.
"Pusher, Our mage got the tip from one of the filming crew, and we decided to take revenge on Slade for burning us after a mishap with the previous props. "
That said le looked at Eddy
 "Can i go now?"

Quote

Can i ask of you to use Orange in something less quantitative, it's good to bring out somthing, but larger texts just make my eyes bleed.  :-\

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <02-17-12/0714:56>

Quote

How about yellow :) Just kidding, I noticed it too, going with green like everybody else.

Okay, I see I have to pry every word from your mouth. Literally. - He took a step back, so Matriarch will be between them, and said with a tone that sounded like more than one person was speaking. - Don't you think you should tell me everything? You think we are friends, aren't we? You think you should trust me, because that's your only chance. Tell me about your connection with Pusher and Slade!

[spoiler]Control Thoughts F5 (11d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3378862/)
4S Drain (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3378863/) reduced to 1S[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-17-12/1214:26>

Quote from: AalithHUN on <02-17-12/0714:56>

Quote

How about yellow :) Just kidding, I noticed it too, going with green like everybody else.

Okay, I see I have to pry every word from your mouth. Literally. - He took a step back, so Matriarch will be between them, and said with a tone that sounded like more than one person was speaking. - Don't you think you should tell me everything? You think we are friends, aren't we? You think you should trust me, because that's your only chance. Tell me about your connection with Pusher and Slade!

[spoiler]Control Thoughts F5 (11d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3378862/)
4S Drain (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3378863/) reduced to 1S[/spoiler]

[spoiler]4d6.hits(5)=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3379095/)
4d6.hits(5)=0;1;..... (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3379099/)
Resisting spell, resisted in CT 5
[/spoiler]"Me and pusher were running together for Slade, he used to be our boss and .we failed to protect a shipment, you know guns, armours and stuff, it went really badly. The whole load was destroyed and the KE got a lead on Slade. then they even came after us and Slade had to reach deep into his po.........." For a moment he looked a bit confused then he started to talk again, this time you could feel a bit of hatred in his voice. "Hey, We ARE no friends, friends do not take each other hostage, but i can tell you that we used to run for Slade, I mentioned that he burned us, left with no work and no connections. Are you happy now, can I go now?
Oh whatever." You can see he is angry, at least he is not calm any more.
RedFoot stands up and starts looking around for his stuff.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <02-18-12/0531:20>

Rafa quietly unscrewed the silencer from his rifle and hid it in one of his backpacks hidden pockets while considering what just happened. He'd just dropped four opponents without breaking a sweat -three of them before his partners even knew they were there- in the same time his five team members had taken down two. The civilians didn't even count; he could have removed them from the situation with a single grenade. Sure, voodoo-mans spell had been somewhat effective but he'd lost all credit that bought him by offering that last guy a chance to surrender.
The whole thing had seemed a little clumsy. His team members had been unprepared  to do their jobs and instead of focusing on their job, they had been star-struck and distracted by being on a movie set.
All of that boiled down to two things. First, there'd be more enemies for Rafa to deal with, which was pretty fun. But second, he couldn't count on someone having his back covered, which wasn't really that great but at least now he wouldn't make the mistake of thinking he was safe. All in all, it had been a learning experience.

Rafa dropped down to the ground and walked towards the rest of his team with a grin on his face. "So yeah, while you guys were playing with these trolo here", he prodded one of the unconcious bodies with his cyberfeet, "I took care of three more that were trying to get to the armors and still had time to take down one of them on your side of the fence."
He raised his hands, palms open, in a defensive gesture. "No, no. Don't thank me. Con gusto, de nada. Just thought that I'd let you  know that at least someone here is doing what we're paid for and that next time something like this happens, you señoras better be putting on gasmasks. Some CS or Punch would have finished all this mierda before it even begun and since I seem to be the one handling defense here, I won't hesitate one second to use it... for your own protection, of course."
He flashed a grin and winked at the two mages of the group. "Don't look like you expertos really mind friendly fire very much anyway, right?"

He listened to the job offer from Slade. It sounded like a better pay for the same job. Sure, the location wouldn't be as familiar but considering how easy this all seemed he just kept quiet and and simply nodded.

[spoiler]
Rafa doesn't come up with anything useful to say for negotiations. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380490/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <02-18-12/0702:31>

Quote from: Xzylvador on <02-18-12/0531:20>

Rafa dropped down to the ground and walked towards the rest of his team with a grin on his face. "So yeah, while you guys were playing with these trolo here", he prodded one of the unconcious bodies with his cyberfeet, "I took care of three more that were trying to get to the armors and still had time to take down one of them on your side of the fence."
He raised his hands, palms open, in a defensive gesture. "No, no. Don't thank me. Con gusto, de nada. Just thought that I'd let you  know that at least someone here is doing what we're paid for and that next time something like this happens, you señoras better be putting on gasmasks. Some CS or Punch would have finished all this mierda before it even begun and since I seem to be the one handling defense here, I won't hesitate one second to use it... for your own protection, of course."
He flashed a grin and winked at the two mages of the group. "Don't look like you expertos really mind friendly fire very much anyway, right?"

Should I remind you, honey, that you told us you've got all covered at that side? Did you expect that after sach an announcement we will be dashing after you to be at your side comforting you? And if something bad had happened to our star, there wouldn't be any job for us anyway. And if I didn't ask, we wouldn't have any of the benefits we have! And by the way - I took down one of the intruders and finished the other one at this side of the scene! So don't you dare to blame me for ANYTHING!!! Freya said in a very irritated voice.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <02-18-12/0724:06>

"Blame you? Chica, don't get your panties in a bunch, you's got me all wrong. I had a lotta fun, just thought I'd give you a heads up on how it's gonna be next time we're in a fight. Don't ya worry, I'll have your back, just try to not get in the way... and I wasn't kidin' 'bout the mask." Rafa sounded calm, friendly even. He actually might not have meant to be insulting.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <02-18-12/1258:20>

"People, please," Panther said, "There's no need to fight among us.  Rafa, that mob did surprise us, and we've gotten a bigger contract out of it.  But on the other hand, good that you were on a high spot.  So, I think that party is a very good idea.  That way we can get to know each other better, our strenghts and weaknesses, so we don't have the same problem next time.  What do you guys think.  I can arrange something for tonight if you want, after we've brought the armours back."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <02-18-12/1339:22>

Yes. You can go. But I'm afraid I cannot let you out through the door. You see, this is my home, and I have a reputation to protect. I'll have my spirit take you wherever you want. Here's some clothes, but your stuff remains - spoils of war and a little insurance, a few pieces of your hair. If you try anything,,,,well, let's just say you should run a search on "Ritual Sorcery". Now tell Matriarch where you want to go and begone, I have other matters to attend to. And be grateful, instead of hateful - you have your life, you are free while others are dead or in jail. You've got a second chance, don't waste it on revenge!

[spoiler]Nego roll just for some more weight (7d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380940/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-19-12/0756:19>

Quote from: AalithHUN on <02-18-12/1339:22>

Yes. You can go. But I'm afraid I cannot let you out through the door. You see, this is my home, and I have a reputation to protect. I'll have my spirit take you wherever you want. Here's some clothes, but your stuff remains - spoils of war and a little insurance, a few pieces of your hair. If you try anything,,,,well, let's just say you should run a search on "Ritual Sorcery". Now tell Matriarch where you want to go and begone, I have other matters to attend to. And be grateful, instead of hateful - you have your life, you are free while others are dead or in jail. You've got a second chance, don't waste it on revenge!

[spoiler]Nego roll just for some more weight (7d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3380940/)[/spoiler]

Redfoot dressed and after pocketing his Com plucked a few of his nose heirs and put them on the table, you can see that there is no gratitude in his actions more hatred, hatred for a destroyed option to get back in biz, for the striping and the threats made, "So will this do?" without really waiting for a answer he turned and started walking towards the door, ignoring Eddies request to be transported by his sprit.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <02-20-12/0436:31>

"Idiot" - Eddy fires without pulling the trigger, through a mental command. The suppressed machine pistol "puff"-s and the little shocking bullet is in the air.

[spoiler]I don't know if he's surprised (he's walking to the door, shouldn't be hard to shoot, the pistol was aimed to him, and he can't even see any indication that I'm gonna shoot). Roll:
11 pool + point blank (13d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3383250/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <02-20-12/0546:43>

On her way home Freya had a sudden idea she must call Phil. One thing - she'll tell him about her coming to LA and the second, probably much more important - she'll ask him about her new employers. He could know something useful. There was something wrong with this job and she wanted to calm herself down. The moment she got home, she called Phil: Hi Phil! Guess what? I'm coming to LA in a couple of days. If you're not too much in business, we might meet there... I'd love that a lot, it's been a while since our last meeting in person. By the way, have you heard of such elves as Fermin and Slade? Maybe there is something I should know about them...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-21-12/0936:02>

Quote from: AalithHUN on <02-20-12/0436:31>

"Idiot" - Eddy fires without pulling the trigger, through a mental command. The suppressed machine pistol "puff"-s and the little shocking bullet is in the air.

[spoiler]I don't know if he's surprised (he's walking to the door, shouldn't be hard to shoot, the pistol was aimed to him, and he can't even see any indication that I'm gonna shoot). Roll:
11 pool + point blank (13d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3383250/)[/spoiler]

Redfoot(3) is as fast as Eddy (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3384638/) but his aim is not to confront the mage but to get out of the room as fast as he can.
You can move as fast as you like, but, when there are bullets to dodge, a turned back can mean a lot of pain for you, this Redfoot learned the hard way when Eddies bullet hit him in the back. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3384719/)
and it did a lot of damage (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3387348/)
After receiving the shock of the SnS round Redfoot fell to the ground, the white carpet started to get a red undertone as the blood from Redfoots Ears and nose mixed with the white of the woven fabric. Redfoot could have been bleeding from elsewhere as well but you were not too keen to take a look.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <02-21-12/1435:02>

Quote from: Kouryuu on <02-21-12/0936:02>

Quote from: Caramelle on <02-20-12/0546:43>

On her way home Freya had a sudden idea she must call Phil. One thing - she'll tell him about her coming to LA and the second, probably much more important - she'll ask him about her new employers. He could know something useful. There was something wrong with this job and she wanted to calm herself down. The moment she got home, she called Phil: Hi Phil! Guess what? I'm coming to LA in a couple of days. If you're not too much in business, we might meet there... I'd love that a lot, it's been a while since our last meeting in person. By the way, have you heard of such elves as Fermin and Slade? Maybe there is something I should know about them...

Phil Sounded exited, but you could hear that her assistant was not sharing his exitment of this sudden call, throughout the conversation he reminded Phil that he has no time for trivialities of this sort.
>Great news, Hon., Real good. Would defiantly be delighted to enjoy your companionship there, but i am afraid i am working on our Broadway at the moment. But as soon as I am finished here i will be taking the next Orbital Plane home, so if you are more then a few days in LA we could defiantly Meat up.
A quick search relieved that Fermin is working in one of our Subsidiaries "Charisma associates", good man, never ever got a warning or something like that, at the moment his responsibilities are to take care of Pandora, sure you heard of her right? This Slade fellow is not known to me, the only I could find in Horizon files are that Big Ben Howard if paying him for props, seems legit, but if you like I could dig deeper.
Hope to see you soon Hon. and defiantly enjoy your time in LA.<

Well, I'd appreciate if you could dig a bit deeper on Slade. There is something about him I don' t really like and you know my 6th sense works pretty well, so I just want to feel safe... as much as it' s possible... And I suppose I'll be in LA for quite a while, so I hope to meet you soon! Very soon! Freya used all her voice charms.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-21-12/1451:07>

Quote from: Caramelle on <02-21-12/1435:02>

Quote from: Kouryuu on <02-21-12/0936:02>

Quote from: Caramelle on <02-20-12/0546:43>

On her way home Freya had a sudden idea she must call Phil. One thing - she'll tell him about her coming to LA and the second, probably much more important - she'll ask him about her new employers. He could know something useful. There was something wrong with this job and she wanted to calm herself down. The moment she got home, she called Phil: Hi Phil! Guess what? I'm coming to LA in a couple of days. If you're not too much in business, we might meet there... I'd love that a lot, it's been a while since our last meeting in person. By the way, have you heard of such elves as Fermin and Slade? Maybe there is something I should know about them...

Phil Sounded exited, but you could hear that her assistant was not sharing his exitment of this sudden call, throughout the conversation he reminded Phil that he has no time for trivialities of this sort.
>Great news, Hon., Real good. Would defiantly be delighted to enjoy your companionship there, but i am afraid i am working on our Broadway at the moment. But as soon as I am finished here i will be taking the next Orbital Plane home, so if you are more then a few days in LA we could defiantly Meat up.
A quick search relieved that Fermin is working in one of our Subsidiaries "Charisma associates", good man, never ever got a warning or something like that, at the moment his responsibilities are to take care of Pandora, sure you heard of her right? This Slade fellow is not known to me, the only I could find in Horizon files are that Big Ben Howard if paying him for props, seems legit, but if you like I could dig deeper.
Hope to see you soon Hon. and defiantly enjoy your time in LA.<

Well, I'd appreciate if you could dig a bit deeper on Slade. There is something about him I don' t really like and you know my 6th sense works pretty well, so I just want to feel safe... as much as it' s possible... And I suppose I'll be in LA for quite a while, so I hope to meet you soon! Very soon! Freya used all her voice charms.

>Sure thing, Hon., will call you tomorrow with what i know. And I defiantly want to reserve a dinner with you in LA. All the best in your endevers in LA, i know that you will be safe, but just do not make to big waves i want to meet a friend not a criminal, if you understand what i mean.  ;)< Even without the need to see him, Freya knows that she has this man in her pocket.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <02-22-12/0150:36>

The day after the filming, she got up early despite it having been late with the party the evening before.  First she went to an electronics store to buy a small faraday cage.  As soon as was going to put on those commlinks she had taken, they would start broadcasting and she couldn't have that, therefore the faraday cage.  At home she went into the room she used for her electronics work, put the first commlink in the faraday cage and connected it with her own via a fiberoptic cable in her datajack.  She made herself comfortable, put the commlink on and slipped into VR.  Quickly she loaded her programs, necessary to hack into the commlink.

First she saw a bar, but she loaded her own reality filter and the scene changed.  A black panther in the jungle, that's what she was, not an alcoholic.  She sniffed the air and turned to the left.  Slowly she moved on, periodically sniffing to see if her prey was still there.  She also smelled other things, like predators.  She would have to avoid them if she was to kill her prey and more importantly, keep it.  Seeing a bush full of thorns in her way, she quickly climbed a tree and tried to go that way.  She continued to move on and dropped out of the tree after the bush.  Now she had find her prey again, so she continued on.  In this part of the wood there were a lot of those thorn bushes, so it took her some time but in the end she managed to find a hole she could use to get to the river and the prey that was there.

When she had managed to get through the thorn bushes, she started sniffing the air again.  There were prey animals near the river, that became immediately clear.  Now she just had to find the correct one.  But first things first, she thought as she sprayed a couple of trees.  That would indicate to other panthers that this was her territory and they should keep out.  Next she moved towards the river where a number of deer and other smaller animals were drinking.  She stayed low and stopped in a small bush where she was hidden from view.  She was also downwind from the other animals, so she could smell them while they couldn't smell her.  She looked at all of the animals in turn and quickly found the one she needed.  Sneaking closer and closer, she suddenly started running.  The prey scattered but she stayed with the one she had picked and jumped on its back.  Because of the weight the deer was thrown on the ground and she closed her jaws around its neck, suffocating it.

Coming out of her VR trance, she looked at the clock.  7 hours had passed and while it was a lot, Panther beleived in being thorough.  First order of business was to go to the bathroom, get something to eat and then she looked at the files she had found.  Not much, just some programs and something that looked like safe house codes.  Nothing important right now.  She copied the files to her own commlink and would look into it on the flight to LA.  The other one didn't yield anything useful.  But they were still good commlinks, so she scrubbed it of everything related to it's previous owners and re-installed some software.  With an admin account she could do whatever she wanted.

[spoiler]
I've probed for access and simply bought the hits to see how long it would take, plus some extra to look around and read stuff.
With an admin account I can set-up a regular new admin account and user accounts, so playing around shouldn't be an issue.
[/spoiler]

Next she she tried to contact JJ.  She used a number she had set-up for business when she was still with the group and not his personal number.
"Good afternoon, Antares inport-export, how may I help you," she heard his voice.
"Good morning, JJ," she said, "Panther here."
"What are you using this number for," he asked, surprised.
"Because I'm calling for business," she said, "and also I wanted to see if those numbers were still used."
"Well, I'm normally in Seattle day after tomorrow," he said, "maybe we can talk then."
"Sure, no problem," Panther said, "meet me in The Lunch Garden downtown at lunchtime."
"OK, JJ out."

After she had called JJ she decided to have some sleep, but first she quickly checked the news on the matrix.  No report on the mob attack in the needle but she wasn't suprised.  Both the studio, knight errant and the Needle itself probably wanted to keep it quiet.  Going to some other, non-official sites, she did found something, but widely exagerated.  She decided to let it for now and maybe post something later.  As she started to get tired after an extra hour on the matrix, she logged off and went to bed.  She made a mental note to check the prices on sleep regulators.  She had thought about getting one before, but for various reasons, mostly a lack of money, it had always been postponed.  Maybe now she could get one when they came back from LA.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: AalithHUN on <02-23-12/1521:13>

Idiot, freakin' idiot. Almost naked, kidnapped, with an armed magician and a spirit in the same room...who plays hero with those odds? And after I promised him freedom and transportation??? An idiot, that's who! - Eddy was furious. - Thank you for your service, Matriarch, you can go now. - with a royal spirit that powerful, one must guard his tongue. - Trigram! Come to me at once! - once the fire spirit appears, he sighs, considering it one more time, but there isn't an other way - I want you to take this man up above the clouds and hold him close to you, until there is nothing more than ash. Then scatter that into the wind! I'll summon a spirit to conceal you, just for safety. Understood? Reduce all of him to ash!


[spoiler]Summoning Man Spirit, F5 (13d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3387607/)
Summoning Man Spirit, F5 resist (5d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3387608/)
Buying hits on fade.[/spoiler]

He waits until it's done, then let's Trigram back and orders the Marquis to guard the room until he comes back, no one except Eddy is allowed in. He places the "do not disturb" sign and locks the door, just in case. Then he goes down, buys a very strong bleach, puts it in a bag and comes up again. He cleans up the various fluids, then he bleaches the part where the blood was. It's not a big area, just a few drops - he didn't use live ammo, just stun, and it's designed to not harm people. Frankly, he didn't understood the bleeding at all, unless the guy had some kind of internal injuries, but then it would have showed earlier.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <02-28-12/0749:18>

Three days for preparing to go to LA should be enough, Freya thought.  Yesterday evening was the party, where some partners didn’t come. And that’s a pity as it wasn’t meant for celebrating something but to get to know group mates a bit better. It’s much easier to work with persons you know and have some clues what to expect from them… And we'll have to work together for a while. Well, whatever…
 
On the first day Freya did some house stuff – a bit of house cleaning, a bit of gardening, which made her feel much better.  She removed a few weeds from her herb garden, which actually already was perfect, and turned on the automatic watering system. Now she’s gonna be away from home for a while, so this was an absolute must-have. Otherwise her home-grown thyme, basil, rosemary, lavender, mint and all the other odorous and precious herbs would be ruined. Her home has to be perfect otherwise she won’t feel well enough to do her job. Actually, why Phil isn’t calling me back? she started to worry a bit as the evening was coming. Could there be something wrong with those guys or is he just too occupied?

The next day Freya went shopping. If we’re going to LA, one must have some decent clothes. And some other stuff as well.  For example, that silly gas mask – you never know what those crazymen will throw out next time…  It really could be a gas or something like that! Freya already had understood that there will be no mercy for group partners… Just have to be extremely cautious, she thought.  Otherwise this day was absolutely perfect. Such an adventure, one could really tell his grandchildren, if there will be some one day…

The day before departure Freya packed her belongings – weapons, ammo, armor, clothes and whatever else could be needed. She was very satisfied with her new Zoe suit with all the improvements she had bought as well… Especially the color change. That’s so cool! She put it on, stood in front of the mirror and tried out different colors of the suit – ruby red, bright red, dark blue, green, maroon, bright pink, baby pink, yellow, orange, lime green, beige… and so on for some half an hour or more until she just couldn’t remember any more colors. Awesome!!! What was that I wanted to do?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-29-12/1857:00>

Note From Pandora:

ComeCode number

Call me, i have a preposition for you.


Upon the call:

"Good to hear from you. I was thinking on hiring you for a small job, seeing you in action proved to me that you are quite capable to take care of the security part and Your looks are comparable to mine. So i could use you as a shadow as well.
ohh, where are my manners, i haven't said what i actually want from you.
I would love to use the free day i have here in Seattle to do some small shopping in the Aurora village, maybe Centre house, you get the drift, right? About the pay, i am not really sure, i can either let you in on the shopping or 100$ pre hour, does it sound reasonable? "

Upon the call:
Hey!
I'm flattered! A small shopping tour sounds very good to me! Aurora house and Centre house both are really good - you can find some perfect bargains there! Beautiful stuff can never be too much :)
One more thing - would you mind if we asked Panther to join us? Two elves seems to be a better option than only one and Panther has a very noticeable looks which could do some extra good for you to keep unnoticed. And three females doing shopping always seems more natural - you know all the prejudices about girls stuff. As to payment - sound perfect to me! Especially the part about some discounts :)

Pandora was supprised "Panther? you mean the elf Who took in the crowd feel while you were fighting? you sure about it, she did seem a bit weird that time?"
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Freya "It just looked like that - she did a great part of the job in matrix. And weirdness was not her fault, she's absolutely normal, if don't take into account her love to virtual world :D Actually she's a funny company."


Pandora repeated to get it into her head. "Ohh she is that matrix kind of person, a Hacker? Cool, then she can help me in choosing a new comlink and accesories and programs for it.  :) You can take her to this address or should i get you from somewhere, will send the Limo to get you."


Freya: "Great! Maybe you can pick us up at may place? Rosegarden Cottage (address...) See you later then! :) "


The DarkBlue NightSky limousine was a sight this small-town had not yet seen or long forgotten, at least many eyes were pointed toward it when it parked at the Rose Garden Cottage. When you approach the driver gets out and opens he door for you, inside you can see Pandora looking at you. "Come get in, cant wait to get there."She makes space in the door to let you get in and the driver shuts the door, as you are about to adjust to the new surroundings she gives the driver a comand "To the Aurora village!"
She takes a glass from the small table, and drinks, what looks like vine, then understanding that you have nothing she opens the right side mini-bar: "Please take what you want. we still have 30 min drive ahead of us!"

Panther looked at the bar, taking out a bottle.
"You even have a Celair of '63," she said, "One of the better years from that domain I must say.  Anybody wants some?"

A glass of wine would be perfect right now, Freya smiled. She felt quite contented with herself. Seems that she had left the right impression on Pandora and that was important. Such a contact in showbiz is worth a million, she thought to herself and looked around the limo. And the fact that such a limo have been seen near her home was really something. Perfect! Now that nasty nosy Hermione (neighbor of Freya) will have a lot to think about, Freya kept on thinking. Well, girls, what's the plan? she asked Pandora with a charming smile and sipped the wine. Electronic devices, clothes, household stuff? By now Freya just didn't want to think how this adventure might turn out, surely it won't be just a peace of cake. Nothing connected with Pandora was simple... That was clear to her by now. Enjoy while you can, she thought to herself.

"Cloths and Electronics that sounds good." Pandora answered "Since the attack my COM is glitching and i think some one was hacking it, so, as I am said, Panther is good with this kind of stuff, I am counting on her help in upgrading mine. And then we could hit the cloth shops."
She looked at you
"I have been acting a Shadowrunner a lot, but you are the real thing! How is it? what's your thought on the movie so far?"

"If everything is going well, it's a lot of boredom interspaced with a couple of minutes of sheer terror," Panther said, "A but like flying a plane actually."
She opened the bottle, poured a glass and then held the bottle to the others to wordlessly ask if they wanted some.

Well, I'm not that long in the shadow business, but by now I can say for sure, it's always full of surprises - good and bad, it depends. You have to be ready for anything, if you are determined to survive and later on do some shopping... Still, it's quite an adventure. Suppose it depends on how long have you been there and what kind of assignments have you had. How do you feel about shadowrunning? Suppose you have some point of view as you have played the a lot... Freya asked Pandora.

"It's not easy," Panther said, "and unlike the trids, most of the time you try to limit the amount of shooting and explosions.  All corps use shadowrunners and they all know how it works.  If you just taken the blueprints of a prototype, they know you don't have them anymore and you probably don't know who was your employer, so they are not going to expend a lot of resources to try to get you.  If however you killed everybody you encountered and blew up the lab, they will continue to hunt you until you until the end.  So the main thing you have to do is to make sure they don't know you have been there and to keep the body count low.  At least if you don't do wetwork, as there the idea is just to kill someone.  But that's not really my thing."

Nether it's mine. So can't tell you more about that. I prefer to keep persons alive, surely with some certain exceptions :D Talking sometimes is much more powerful. Especially if it's accompanied by a gun  Freya chuckled.

"I never Blieved that the So called Shadow culture is only about the rescuing of baby seals or keeping relics out of blood mage hands. I know that the real deal is a bit more subtile, like in any part of the world there are the good ones and the ones who would kill their own grandmother for a few nuyen. My uncul used to do some Shadowruning and he was a proud man, never oversteped his boundries never really killed anyone.
Happy to hear you are the same, he was, kinda, my hero." There is a Smile on her Face
the conversation goes into small talk and you arrive at the Shopping district in a breeze of time Panther even gets a permission to film a small Q&A session with her for her help in Making sure that the next time Pandora's Com would be even more secure then now.
Pandora shows her pass to the Sec. Personal and you are allowed in, he does not even ask you for your SIN. The shopping itself is Fun, and nothing out of the ordinary happens, Panther has time to check Pandora's COM, While Freya can Convince that she looks more like Pandora then Pandora herself, just to get them away from the group.
You can feel that in the later part of the evening you are sure that the whole purpose of this evening was to feel normal, a thing Stars normally cant do, just to have fun with friends or someone that are just like them. You feel sorry for her at least in some respects.
As the day come to a close Pandora invites you for Dinner at one of the more exclusive Restaurants and you are free to take whatever you want, as the meal is served you hear a commotion starting outside, there are a few Sec personal holding what seems a group of reporters from entering the establishment. You see that Pandora does not want to be here any longer but she sees no way out, you feel like you could help her.

Freya, feeling that things might get complicated, quickly asks Panther - Hey, can you have a look in the building plans for some extra exits from this place? There should be some... And I'll have to figure out something else... Probably that could be me becoming you, Pandora, for a while, not forever; just to give you enough time to get out of here.

"Shouldn't be too hard," panther said, "all restaurants have a backdoor."
She opened an AR window in her vision and started looking.  If the limo driver could get around the back, they could move away very quickly.
This Restaurant was no exception there was a back door, trough the kitchen, but to get there you would have to get past a MagLocked door - break it, hack it or ask someone to open it for you. and there is still the main door of course.
"Backdoor seems locked," Panther said, "so either I try to hack it, we go through the front door or we do something else, like trip the fire alert."

Well, let's do this way then, Freya said, as there is no time for hacking and we don't want to make a loud mess out of this, we'll leave through the front door, so we should call the limo to be there just on time. I'll head out first and will let them take pictures of me and answer some questions - well, act like I were Pandora and were flattered about their being here. While I'll be doing all this star-thing, both of you have to get to the limo - be careful not to be noticed by reporters, just pretend to be some ordinary customers. But I think they won't have time to look around. Pandora, don't worry, they won't have anything on you - I still have my elf ears and you are a human - everybody knows that. I'll just give you enough time to get to the car. Then Freya closed her eyes and when a few moments later she opened them, she looked exactly like Pandora, except the fact she was a bit taller and had her own ears :) Shall we start the show, girls?

Freya's plan worked like a charm, her skin, hair and eye colour changed  in matter of seconds and her face took the shape of Pandora's, If you had only seen a photo not the real thing you would most likely need some time to discover that this is not it.
While Freya was playing around with the reporters as Pandora's look alike, Panther and Pandora who excellently used her scarf and shades to hide her face was already half way to the car.

Freya felt like a real star for a moment. This is the real thing, this is what I've been dreaming of, she thought to herself, while posing to the reporters and giving some small answers to questions. Then she took a quick glance to see if Pandora has gotten to the car. She saw they were half way there, so she had a few moments more to play before throwing her hair back, so that everyone could see her ears, which would reveal the truth she's not Pandora but just one of her lookalikes. So, some moments later Freya with a charming gesture threw her hair back and confidently moved to the limo which was waiting near the front door of restaurant with one of back doors half opened. Freya took the last quick look at reporters and slipped into the car, closing door behind her, to say hello to her co-stars of the day.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-29-12/1929:54>

Freya gets her voice message:
"Sorry the delay, but i have a lot to do here, so i will make it short.
Fermin - nothing really new, you can trust him, as long as he does not sees you as danger to his stars he will be on your side.
Slade - the thing i was unable to get on the fly is his Shadow-activities for Horizon. Seems he has been on many runs for us  before he retired, now our only connection is trough the props he is providing Big Ben. I would say he is safe as well, but in this I can not be certain. that's all I could get without getting the Crop security alerted.
Hope to see you in LA, but no promises, hun."

[spoiler]Last possibilities to add change or edit things from the last 3 days, if not still at least say you are still here in the OOC.[/spoiler]

Welcome to Los Angeles, home of sun, sand, and more surf than you can shake a stick at—if you don’t mind the pollution. You arrive at El Toro Airport at 10 a.m. and are greeted by a troll with slicked-back hair, a thin leather jacket, a dark green T-shirt, and chrome shades. The troll introduces himself as Desperado. “Well, well. Looks like you’ve got amigos in high places. They’ve put you up in the posh Hotel Alternate. Yes that’s the name; it’s not an alternative to a hotel.”

He escorts you to the luggage area, where you retrieve your stuff. “Follow me,” he says. “Slade’s stuff is being unloaded out here.” He leaves through a side exit to where the drones are unloading the cargo. A monstrous SUV, all tricked out, is parked back there. Desperado pays an attendant and then opens the back of the SUV.
The drones move to pick up the cargo from the ground and put it into the SUV. “I’ll take Slade’s toys over to the studio, while you guys check in at the hotel,” Desperado says. “I’d offer a ride, but Slade’s got a lot of shit to move.”

He tosses you a set of keys. “I didn’t think you’d want to sit in a jackrabbit they budgeted for you, so the blue Rover is yours while you’re here.” He looks at his link, just as you get a message from him on yours. “So it looks like this Fermin guy got you some invites to P2.0. You’d best be installing that, given the crowd you’ll be hanging out with. Just don’t get too comfortable with it, unless you get a following like me. You’ll probably only get fifteen minutes of fame before losing your subscription. No worries though, it’s not for everyone. Now, I’m not the tour guide around here. Slade just paid me to get you in the right direction and to move his stuff to Studio City, but if you forgot to pack something you need, give me a call.”

He then gets into his SUV and drives off.

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you get - Desperado L1/C3 conntact
Do you install the P2.0? it could make your life easier here.  ;)

As you arrive in the Hotel. Your room is at least a step above the coffin motels you’re used to hiding out in, though the décor is questionable. The rooms are heavily themed, from the “Stormy Sea” of room 21 to the “Forested Canopy” of room 25. At least you can turn off the AR channel of the Stormy Sea to keep from getting seasick. Each room also includes a small balcony, a bathroom, and a multipurpose kitchenette/living room/office alcove.

As you look out from the balcony, your view of Los Angeles gives the illusion of a complete recovery. From the Alternate, you can see concentric walls out to the west where, block-by-block, downtown has been partially reclaimed from the sea. Beyond that are corporate islands where recovery took place quickly lest
salvaging pirates get to the area first. Downtown is heavily covered in AR, containing both adverts and the images of buildings in pristine condition. Some of them appear the way they used to look at the turn of the century, while incomplete buildings show their future appearance. Flocks of drones can be seen buzzing around
downtown, looking for whatever they believe to be newsworthy enough to gain viewers.

Unique to California is the P2.0-driven competition of those who can afford the subscription to create a proliferation of independent reality shows to grab subscribers. It’s also the first place you can watch a million channels of reality shows and still find nothing on.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <03-01-12/0926:53>

She was sitting in a corner booth in the Lunch Garden when JJ arrived.  When they had both ordered, he went to business.
  "What do you need, Panther,"  he asked.
"I need to get some gear to LA without passing through security,"  she said, "some of mine and some of my teammates.  and one of my teammates.  He might have some issues getting past security."
"That should be possible, my dear,"  JJ said, "you know our prices.  I'm willing to give you a slight discount, but I have expenses."
"Of course,"  Panther said, "we leave tomorrow.  I'll get you the stuff and the teammate tonight."
"We are using a different site now,"  he said, "here's the address."
"OK, I'll be there,"  Panther said.  they chatted a bit longer as they didn't see each other all that much anymore now Panther was not part of the group anymore, but rather quickly he had to go to another customer.  Panther sent a message to the others who wanted to use the smuggler to get some stuff in LA to meet her at the address JJ had given her, before going home to pack what she would take on the plane.  After that she cleaned the commlinks she took from everything that could point to the previous owners or that could activate and tell anybody this was a stolen commlink, before checking the news.

The following day she arrived at the airport well in time.  She had only brought her taser with her and that was packed in the checked in luggage.  The rest would arrive later that day with JJ.  While waiting in the airport or on the plane if people were late, she did a discreet check on the team's commlinks.  Not hacking in or anything, just a quick check of model.  The rest of the time on the plane she spent on editing the Q&A with Pandora into something that actually looked quite professional.  She also used a couple of shots she had gotten from her Dragonfly and some shots from the filming, but not the combat.

As she had managed to get a window seat, she could look outside while landing in LA.  It didn't look all that good in certain part, but then again, neither did Seattle.  At least here it was sunny, she thought as she put on some shades.  She had opted for casual clothing for the plane trip, viewing she could always change should it become necessary.  When Desperado - she had to keep from laughing at the name, but that was Hollywood for you - gave the keys, she let someone else drive.  She was better with airplanes than with cars actually.  When they were on their way to the hotel, she installed the P2.0.  She knew it was something special here in LA and she had even already seen PITO feeds posted elsewhere.  She immediately sent an connection invite to Pandora and added the Q&A she had done with the actress on the blogging part of the system.  Now she just needed to add the rest of the group for starters and then she could get her network starting.

In the hotel she quickly put her stuff away, putting some of her clothing just so that she would know if someone had touched it.  She had taken the forest canopy room as it added nicely to her nick and in fact the VR environmnent she had programmed for prowling the matrix.

[spoiler]
OOC: assuming we're connected to Fermin as he's the one giving us the invites.  The only thing I know about the system is what's in Corporate Enclaves.

OOC2: the matrix check is just a matrix perception on everybody's commlink values (the four device values: firewall, response, system and signal, and the rating of your analyse program).  I'll buy the hits necessary as I can take my time (it's one action per roll and I have a couple of hours).  It's not hacking, just looking.

OOC3: I give one of the two commlinks I've taken from those idiots in Seattle to the person with the lowest commlink values.  If there are two people with very low commlink values, I give that person my secondary commlink and I keep the one taken as my secondary (it is better if I recall correctly, otherwise I keep my own and give the second commlink away).  We can write it out or just assume I've given it with a small lecture on commlink safety (and a demonstration on how quickly someone can get in if necessary).  If I have to give my own commlink, I first transfer my programs to my new commlink (they can do the same with their programs, except for the analyse program which is already loaded).
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <03-02-12/0538:52>

High up in the air, Rafa looked at the empty seats at either side of him. Two of the runners that had been at the Space Needle hadn't shown up for the flight. How on earth they'd chickened out on such easy money was beyond him but he didn't care much, less dead weight he'd need to carry around and more arm space in these crappy seats, didn't seem like a bad deal. He did wonder for a moment what that mage had done with the guy he'd taken out, but probably best not to know what he'd do with the victims he turned into little furry animals... the world was full of weirdo's.
 
He sat back in his seat and closed his eyes, listening to the sound of the engines and breathing the second-hand air that'd been trapped inside. Airplanes, how Rafa hated these things. It wasn't that he was afraid of flying or anything like that, he just hated the feeling of helplessness they triggered in him. Anywhere else, no matter how wrong things went, at least you had a fighting chance to survive. But here, sitting in a metal tube which was built by whoever could build them the cheapest and was currently soaring through the skies at sub-orbital altitude, his life was in the hands of a bunch of corpses and an autopilot program written by other corpses. If things went wrong, he'd fall for a couple of minutes and then die. Period.
He needed to chat or something, anything to turn his thoughts around.

"So, think we'll get the pay for those two that ditched too?", he asked to noone in particular. "And you're sure that smuggler friend of yours hasn't run off with my things, right?", Rafa asked Panther.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <03-02-12/0614:30>

Quote from: Kouryuu on <02-29-12/1929:54>

Freya gets her voice message:
"Sorry the delay, but i have a lot to do here, so i will make it short.
Fermin - nothing really new, you can trust him, as long as he does not sees you as danger to his stars he will be on your side.
Slade - the thing i was unable to get on the fly is his Shadow-activities for Horizon. Seems he has been on many runs for us  before he retired, now our only connection is trough the props he is providing Big Ben. I would say he is safe as well, but in this I can not be certain. that's all I could get without getting the Crop security alerted.
Hope to see you in LA, but no promises, hun."

Hi, Phil! Thanks for info! I still have to pack few things and tomorrow we're leaving Seattle for a while. Well, I hope to see you soon! And by the way, could you arrange a car for me in LA? Not for working purposes, but one I could use privately... That would be really sweet of you!

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <03-10-12/1433:51>

"Pito, huh? Heard about that, supposed to be damned hard to get invited to. Sure, sign me up. Working for Charisma Associates and having saved that pretty star should get me a pretty nice starting score, no?"
From what he understood of it, P2.0 sounded like a complete waste of time, just another meaningless something invented to give wageslaves the illusion that they were anything more than cattle to the cooperations. Something worthless giving the illusion of value to lives that had none... it was brilliant.
He didn't care much about it, but it seemed to open some doors in this city, while not having it turned you into some kind of social pariah. He imagined the two women on his team would just be thrilled with this invitation, dreaming of achieving the best ratings, being at the center of attention in a giant social network, living like a princess... but he thought differently. They'd just be two more pretty faces in a city that was full of them, each one more fake than the next.
He, on the other hand, didn't give a damn. He'd be cool. Ice --cking cold. A real life anti-social ass-kicking member of a network consisting soley of fake social corpses whose idea of violence was sending someone a 'thumbs down' icon. Yeah, he might be noticed. In this city of fame and glamour, trying to stand out seemed to be the best way to blend in.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <03-11-12/0817:00>

Quote from: Xzylvador on <03-02-12/0538:52>

"So, think we'll get the pay for those two that ditched too?", he asked to noone in particular. "And you're sure that smuggler friend of yours hasn't run off with my things, right?", Rafa asked Panther.

"Don't worry," Panther said, "I used to belong to that smuggler group and I left friendly.  He's not going to betray me.  He's a friend and he also knows that I know more about his operation than he can afford to.  Besides, Caretaker is on that plane as well."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <03-14-12/0319:21>

Near the evening, after everybody had checked into the hotel, Panther sent a message to everybody that any who wanted to go with her to get their equipment should be in the lobby in ten minutes, so they could be at the meeting site on time.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <03-14-12/1834:44>

Getting P2.0 adds a new icon to your commlink’s AR, consisting of three concentric colored rings, each one with a numeric value inside. The numbers represent how popular you are
and how connected you are down here in California. The center ring shows how close you are to Horizon CEO Gary Cline, the next ring is for Membership, or how many people are on your personal network, and the outer ring represents your Subscription, which is the percentage of viewers.

“You’re probably asking yourself right now what these rings are all about,” says a recording of a man decked out like a parody of a movie agent, complete with shades and antiquated cell phone, that came with the P2.0 app. “Through each ring you can see in more detail what the value is made up of. And here,” the agent directs you inside the P2.0 network, “this gray stick figure, which you can personalize, represents you in reference to the rest of the network. Trifling, no? Well, fear not, there’s a placeholder for blogging and me-feeds, allowing me to manage links to other blogs and videos that reference you or your P2.0 ID. And what are viewers? They’re  the rest of the network who want to watch your P2.0 channel (me-feed and blog). I also handle the compiling of multiple videos on the P2.0 network to make for a more contiguous video feed. It keeps people from changing channels too often.”

The other slightly annoying factor with the P2.0 application is the pushy broadcast the P2.0 agent wants to execute from your commlink to talk to every other commlink or drone. You finally mute the agent after hearing it say, for the fifth time today, “Here’s my card, let’s do lunch.”

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <03-15-12/0341:27>

Freya loved flying and airplanes. She loved it with no reason and as long as she remembered herself. Probably that was just that perfect feeling of butterflies in her stomach when the plane took off and landed. She didn’t care, just enjoyed the feeling. She preferred window seats, but actually it didn’t matter – the important thing was to be on plane and move fast.

During the flight Freya wondered, where those two wierdies were, did they really freak out or just had no need for really good money. Anyway, she needed some money – costs of her home were quite high, she was in debt and in the end – she just loved good living. And that costs a lot. She wondered, what kind of car will she have for private use in LA… She was sure, Phil would have arranged it for her, he just couldn’t say no. Hopefully it will be with a driver. Freya could drive herself, but it wasn’t her favorite thing to do.

Later on when they arrived in LA and collected their checked luggage, she enjoyed the sun. When Desperado turned up, she had to keep herself calm – what the hell is it with such an amount of trolls in showbiz??? Aren’t there other species at all??? Where only I look – there are trolls!!! Awful! Thank's to all the saints, he gave them a car - she wouldn't want to have a ride with him! The car given to them seemed to be just fine and the hotel as well. Rooms were nice – she has chosen the one with the theme of mountain meadows and lakes. It reminded her some summer holidays in Europe when she was a child.

Hmmm, P2.0 might get handy, Freya thought, and that is sooooo stylish! But the agent will be muted right away - he's too annoying... Anyway, I have to explore it's possibilities a bit more. Probably Panther might give some tips? I'll have to ask her later. I'm in LA and that's fantastic!!!

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <03-16-12/0252:53>

Panther let Rafa drive to the location of the meet.  He was the better driver of the group, although she knew her way around cars.  But she had other things to do, like organising her P2.0.  It was a bit annoying that this thing would run on her commlink and would do things she didn't know about, but that was not to be helped in this environment.  She did shut down the broadcast thing though and next she changed the persona icon she would be using.  Normally she had a black panther which in VR looked almost like the real thing.  For this network she planned on using a cartoon version of the same, lightly based on a character from an old book and animated series which was re-run and quite popular at the moment: Jungle Book.

With the icon in place, she started to have a look on the network, sending connect invites to all people she knew on the network.  Next she started looking around on the network for something interesting, while keeping an eye out on the viewers of her Q&A session with Pandora.  Next time she saw Pandora she would ask if she could post her footage of the attack as well.  That might boost her rating even higher.

Arriving at the agreed upon meeting place, she saw that JJ and Caretaker were already there.  None of the crew were immediately visible, but Panther knew they were there.
"Any problems," she asked when they had gotten out of the car.
"Smooth trip in," JJ said, "No hassles, just the way I like it.  Here's your gear and your lost son."
Panther had a chuckle with that.  She sent over the remainder of the money, or at least her part of it and took the case to put in the car.
"Had a good flight," she asked Caretaker.  She knew that terrain hugging flying could be rough on passengers not used to such, but that was a small price to pay for a one-way trip into Lone Star's penal system.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <03-22-12/1054:31>

The Studio

The afternoon sun shines brightly here, even through the pollution haze. Heading east over to Studio City, you see many large (up to four-story), white, windowless buildings, each broadcasting the trids that were filmed there. They contrast with the more colorful condos and office complexes in the area. Each of these buildings is a large studio complex, where the stage can blend virtual and real elements into a fantastic trideo. At least that’s what the P2.0 agent tells you.

You drive past several gated private roads and drone sentries before the car stops and tells you that you have arrived at your destination. Before you is a large, gilded security fence with a pair of bored-looking security guards sitting in a guard shack. Beyond that, another large windowless building prominently displays a sign saying “Studio 8.”

The guards request your credentials and verify that you are supposed to be there before opening the gates. You then drive into the large parking lot below the sign. As you exit the car, a dozen iBall drones descend near you. Your links and P2.0 accounts are bombarded by queries. Before you decide whether or not you should go for your gun, they determine you are not newsworthy and leave. One gives an electronic snort of distaste as it goes.

Walking into Studio 8, you are amazed by what is going on inside. It’s like an arcology, but with miniature mountains, oceans, and towns ... anything that the director wants can be built inside. The film stage alone looks to be 350 meters long.

The techie with Ben, James, recognizes you and comes over.

“Hi guys. I had Mr. Desperado put Mr. Slade’s equipment in storage room 8A, over to your left. I’ll show you the room.” He heads off past what appears to be a green-colored, irregularly shaped wall.

“Over to the right of the stage are the meeting rooms, catering, restrooms, workshops, etc.,” he says, pointing to the one- and two-story buildings nested inside the studio. “When the red light ARO is on in any of the rooms, it means that we’re filming and everyone needs to be quiet. And here’s storage room 8A.”

He fumbles a bit with a hefty set of maglock passkeys around his neck and gives you one. “Here’s the key. When Ben wants some piece of equipment, I’ll come and find you.” With that, he heads back to the stage, busy with something on his ‘link.

The storage room is about as big as or bigger than your apartment. It’s twenty by ten meters, with a six-meter-tall shelving unit and attached rolling ladder. Slade’s cases fit neatly on the bottom corner of the shelving unit. Nothing appears to be missing.

Room 8A

The walls have signal-dampening material inside and the door has a hefty maglock on it. The room has its own temperature and humidity controls and those are available from VR in a barebones node.

Inventory of Slade’s Cases

1.    2057 Red Samurai Armor w/ Katana (Suit 1)
2.    2057 Red Samurai Armor w/ Katana (Suit 2)
3.    2057 Red Samurai Armor w/ Katana (Suit 3)
4.    2057 Red Samurai Armor w/ Katana (Suit 4)
5.    2 macuahuitls and an obsidian knife
6.    Thunderstruck Gauss Rifle
7.    4 sets of 6 shuriken
8.    A riot shield with the Red Samurai logo

Quote

As the filming is due to start in an hour and you have free time on your hands after doing your security checks, you decide to get to know the people around you - who do you speak to?, do you do extra security checks?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <03-23-12/0351:47>

The day was lovely – Freya loved sun shining even though the place was polluted... That’s life nowadays.  One can’t change it. She had been in Horizon studios once some time ago with Phil. But now the place seemed to her even larger. Maybe it was all the same, but the image was very impressive. Especially everything created inside of the studio. It’s amazing what can be done with some knowledge and technologies, but most important – imagination.

Freya along with the others looked around the storage room 8A and especially the stuff they were supposed to be guarding – nothing appeared to be missing. Good news! As they have now some free time, Freya decides to talk to people around and get acquainted with the place and it’s specifics. As the technician James hasn’t gone far, she picks him as the first one for some small talk. Later on Freya’ll talk to Big Ben as well – he’s the boss here, so that would be appropriate.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <03-23-12/0802:44>

On the way to the studio, Panther asked to stop by an electronics store.  She had decided to guard the armours even more closely, but also electronically.  So she bought some RFID tags.  Normal ones, but also stealth and security tags.  They weren't all that expensive.

At the studio she put the tags on the inside of the armours, making sure that all armours had at least one of each.  Now if a suit of armour decided to make a walk, she could track it.  Her commlink was set to alert her as soon as the armours would go out of the room.  She also informed the team of her actions.  Next it was time to socialise, to talk to the studio people.  She also kept an eye out for Pandora, hoping she would show up today as well.  For the rest she spend a lot of time with the technicians, being interested in technical stuff.

[spoiler]
OOC: I'll adapt my character sheet later when I'm home, but 20 each of normal, stealth and security tags isn't that expensive and perfectly legal to have, so it should be possible to buy them
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <03-23-12/1734:00>

[if possible]
When they step out of the car at the studio and the iBall drones start swarming them, Rafa reaches for one of the annoying little things with a lightning quick move, snatches it before it can evade him and turns its little camera to face him. "Drek you lookin' at, huh? Pinche idiota got nuttin' better to do? When I's got sumetin' cool I wanna share with you pendejo's, I'll put it up myself.", he says to it before carelessly tossing it back on the ground.
Yeah, that's enough advertisement for my Pito feeds for today. Will have to make sure to put a link to this in my profile too when these idiots post it on theirs... probably haven't ever seen anyone with real balls in this fake movie town in years, I'll be the highlight of their f--ing week.
[/pointless interlude]

In the storage room, Rafa is stunned when he sees the Gauss Rifle. "Puta madre... that ain't a real one is it? Damn, this guy can skip my payment if he'll let me borrow this thing for a couple of hours. Hey, Pantera, 'fore you add more tags to those things, see what they've got on 'em already, make sure it's all clean. Stuff's been out of our sight for some time, who knows who got close to 'em in the mean time.
Think you can program that maglock to send us text and pictures whenever someone opens the door? I've got an awesome camera, could hide it somewhere here and aim it at the door, no?
And could you guys check with that techie who else's got access to this place and what they're storing here. For all I know there's another 'runner team already hiding in some of these boxes... that would be fun as hell. Think they'll mind if I check? Haven't beaten anyone up in days!"
Socializing with corpses wasn't really part of Rafa's plans, he figured the girls could do that while he stayed close to the gear.

[spoiler]Assuming there's a lot more stuff in the storage room than just our boxes. 200m² with 6m high shelves... Damned, this sounds like a fun place for Rafa to climb around and jump from shelf to shelf, sounds like he knows what to do to kill time ;) [/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <03-24-12/1833:37>

Quote from: Caramelle on <03-02-12/0614:30>

Quote from: Kouryuu on <02-29-12/1929:54>

Freya gets her voice message:
"Sorry the delay, but i have a lot to do here, so i will make it short.
Fermin - nothing really new, you can trust him, as long as he does not sees you as danger to his stars he will be on your side.
Slade - the thing i was unable to get on the fly is his Shadow-activities for Horizon. Seems he has been on many runs for us  before he retired, now our only connection is trough the props he is providing Big Ben. I would say he is safe as well, but in this I can not be certain. that's all I could get without getting the Crop security alerted.
Hope to see you in LA, but no promises, hun."

Hi, Phil! Thanks for info! I still have to pack few things and tomorrow we're leaving Seattle for a while. Well, I hope to see you soon! And by the way, could you arrange a car for me in LA? Not for working purposes, but one I could use privately... That would be really sweet of you!

>Sorry that i get back to you so late, but my work just taking up too much of my time. About the Car - Sure thing, Luv, you can have the SkyNight or any other car from my garage and do not even think on driving yourself, i have instructed my chauffeur to be at your disposal, but please do not make him take part in something illegal, you know what i speak of right?<

Studio part

After checking on the Gear and adding the newly acquired tags, Panther and Freya decides to join the technical Personal, after  bit of smalltalk the conversation goes more into techincal terms and Freya decides to use this moment to take her leave and join BigBen for a word.

Jamie and Panther

Jamie looks a bit disturbed, when pressed on the matter, he complains that there is a leak on the set. there is nothing he could do, but Panther might be better equipped as he is. One thing is sure though - this is no P2.0 user or small fish like that, but the leaking material comes from the movie shots from their own Cameras. He asks Panther to helping this matter and provides her with a security account on the central node, from there it should be easy to see from where the footage is being getting out to the public.
Will panther repair the leak or just redirect the footage to her personal blog?

Freya and Big Ben

Big Ben Looked at Freya and then "You have a weapon right, and you can use it? Go there and help the construction workers!"
The Construction workers seemed scared, and in their rangs were 2 security guards, one of them seemed to bleed from a wound.
"there are giant rats in the cellar, could you get rid of them, we have a wall to patch up after a group of fans broke it down, it's a security risk, you understand right."
But will Freya help them in vermin extermination?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <03-25-12/0655:59>

"You're right, Rafa," Panther said, "I'll check for other tags."
She did so, finding some, and she added their frequencies into her commlink.  Next she got her Dragonfly drone out, which she placed on one of the shelves.  From there it had a good view on the door and it could sit still, a prop between a number of other props.  She linked its camera, now with facial recognition software, into the team's network.
"That way you can keep an eye on it," she said to Rafa, "I'll get some pictures of the studio crew so we can identify the people coming in.  If everybody who has a camera in their eyes or glasses can help with that, we can get it done much quicker."

After setting it up, she went to the technicians.  When asked to help out, she logged into the network and tapped into the feed that was going out.  As she was in the studio, she could easily see from which cameras the feed was taken.  Now she only had to track to where it was going.  Loading her programs, she started working.

[spoiler]
OOC:
I've said that there were RFID tags, as I assume that at least Slade has put some on, for the same reason as I have just done.
currently I'm working in AR.
loaded programs: my six ergonomic programs (armour, stealth, analyse, biofeedback filter, reality filter, ECCM), attack, track, encrypt, command, browse

track on the feed, to find where it goes to (I try to do so without letting the opponent know):
@Kour: can you PM me the stealth rating of the opposing hacker, as I need that to define my dicepool.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <03-25-12/1600:33>

Caretaker was dazzled ...
He still could feel his head throbbing with flares of images from days (weeks?) still appearing unwanted before his eyes ...

He was in LA. The journey? went well, I think. don't remember much, mostly sleeping or wanting to sleep when I wasn't.

It took effort to put the pictures together, seqeunce them, replay, understand...

First there was a party, he wanted to recall the events, know the people he fought with and against a little more, sum up things on how to proceed, but the party was a fail. Most didn't even show up, those that did, weren't in mood for talking. So on next day he went to see the mage that was arrested during the event. But all he was able to find out is that he is locked up, he go by the the Pusher name. He left him his commcode with a message: "I'm sorry your surrender turned that way brother. Let me know if I can help. Black dwarf."
   
His effort to build hounfour were starting to bring fruits. Over the next two days, his gatherings started to grow in numbers regularly now having a dozen listening to his preaches with a least half of them returning from the previous ones. He offered them spiritual guidance and a little magic services, they offered more mundane help, like where the hell one can buy magic materials that were needed for his magic.  But then a departure time for the next job come and Caretaker invited all that wanted to come for a mass... I might have overdone it this time a little At first it was again an open discussion on religious traits, but at some point a demonstration of what is the mens of life and how to live it fully was required and well an orgy spell was launched ... and relaunched ... and relaunched ... at some point Pietro (a poor soul, but able with matrix things) introduced our little family to the wonders of better then life sex ... Whatever it was Caretaker nerve system of the was overloaded. There were several hours that were missing, but when the consciousness returns he was on the JJ's plane.

Once in the studio, he assenssed the Slade's gear in search for astral signatures, and for general magical protection measures in place. Then he prayed. Mighty Lua, goblet brother to all and grave digger of the faithfull a bronze Ogoun is required. Mighty Ghede I ask you to ask Ougoun, 'cause that son a Lua bitch isn't going to listen to me otherwise.  he chanted a little gathering his strength and released a call. And the call was well received. Warrior appeared in astral awaiting orders. Ougoun. Protect the items against magic, watch them if they move, inform me if they are touched or otherwise tampered with.

[spoiler]
assension roll: Intuition(4) + Assensing (4) + Mentor Spirit(2) -> 10d6.hits(5)=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3431836/)
summoning roll -> Force 4 Guardian spirit: Magic(5) + Summoning(5) + Summoning focus(2) -> 12d6.hits(5)=6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3431844/)
resist roll -> Force(4) -> 4d6.hits(5)=1 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3431846/) 5 hits net, drain value 2S
drain resist -> Willpower(4) + Charisma(5) -> buying 2 hits

Guardian spirit has an optional power of concealment.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <03-26-12/0228:13>

Quote from: Kouryuu on <03-24-12/1833:37>

Freya and Big Ben

Big Ben Looked at Freya and then "You have a weapon right, and you can use it? Go there and help the construction workers!"
The Construction workers seemed scared, and in their rangs were 2 security guards, one of them seemed to bleed from a wound.
"there are giant rats in the cellar, could you get rid of them, we have a wall to patch up after a group of fans broke it down, it's a security risk, you understand right."
But will Freya help them in vermin extermination?

What an awful person! Freya thought to herself, no manners at all! Well, what one can expect from a troll! Absolutely nothing! Then she took her comlink and called the one person who might help her to get through with the idea – Slade. Hello, Mr.Slade, it’s Freya calling. I just wanted to assure you that all the gear is safely placed in studio storage room. There is one thing I wanted to ask, actually a favor. You know that Thunderstruck Gauss Rifle which is among the other stuff – one of my teammates is really interested in trying it out. Maybe there is some possibility to do that for an hour or two in some kind of testing ground I’m pretty sure you have here in studio area? I would really appreciate that! she said in her most charming voice.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <03-27-12/0720:41>

Panther

Time is passing, the head technishan gives you his Comecode "The Security account set up for you wll grant you acces to our system in full, but if there are any questions, just call." You also notice Pandora arriving on to the scene, the shoot is supposed to start in half a hour, so you still have time to have a word.

AR

our effort to locate the hacker are fruitless, but you notice a hiccup in one of the nodes you do not have access to, there are 8 of such nodes.

Freya

Quote from: Caramelle on <03-26-12/0228:13>

Then she took her comlink and called the one person who might help her to get through with the idea – Slade. Hello, Mr.Slade, it’s Freya calling. I just wanted to assure you that all the gear is safely placed in studio storage room. There is one thing I wanted to ask, actually a favor. You know that Thunderstruck Gauss Rifle which is among the other stuff – one of my teammates is really interested in trying it out. Maybe there is some possibility to do that for an hour or two in some kind of testing ground I’m pretty sure you have here in studio area? I would really appreciate that! she said in her most charming voice.

"Ohh that one, funny story about that, actually i am about to sell it, just a buyer is missing. So if he is interested we can make a deal or not depending, but a few test shots  can arrange. Desperado should have at least a few clips ready, as Ben wanted to see if he can film it firing real ammunition." Slade thinks a bit, then puts a pitching line in the end "300 nuyen a hour for testing and 10% discount on buying, to boot this team mate of yours can get it out of his pay, there are a few days of shooting ahead of you so there should be enough time to make the sum he needs."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <03-27-12/0948:44>

Quote from: Kouryuu on <03-27-12/0720:41>

Freya

Quote from: Caramelle on <03-26-12/0228:13>

Then she took her comlink and called the one person who might help her to get through with the idea – Slade. Hello, Mr.Slade, it’s Freya calling. I just wanted to assure you that all the gear is safely placed in studio storage room. There is one thing I wanted to ask, actually a favor. You know that Thunderstruck Gauss Rifle which is among the other stuff – one of my teammates is really interested in trying it out. Maybe there is some possibility to do that for an hour or two in some kind of testing ground I’m pretty sure you have here in studio area? I would really appreciate that! she said in her most charming voice.

"Ohh that one, funny story about that, actually i am about to sell it, just a buyer is missing. So if he is interested we can make a deal or not depending, but a few test shots  can arrange. Desperado should have at least a few clips ready, as Ben wanted to see if he can film it firing real ammunition." Slade thinks a bit, then puts a pitching line in the end "300 nuyen a hour for testing and 10% discount on buying, to boot this team mate of yours can get it out of his pay, there are a few days of shooting ahead of you so there should be enough time to make the sum he needs."

Sounds good to me! This might work pretty well actually. I'll let you know about his decision. Thanks! Freya put her comlink down and went to find Rafa. This was quite an opportunity for him, if he really wanted that rifle...

Hey, Rafa! I have a favor to ask from you - could you be so kind and eliminate some huge rats in the cellars of studio? AND BEFORE YOU SAY NO, just listen to me. I have some info, that might be interesting to you! I asked Slade, if you could try out that Thunderstruck Gauss Rifle, and he said it can be arranged, they even have ammo for it. It will cost you 300 nuyen an hour, but I suppose it's worth it, don't you think? And there is even more - you can buy it from Slade with 10% discount. He said, he can get it out of your pay, there are a few days of shooting ahead of us so there should be enough time to make the sum. What do you say? Freya said with a questioning glance on her face.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <03-27-12/1029:07>

When Freya's messaged reached his comm, Rafa almost lost his grasp on the shelf he was hanging by. With a backwards summersault he leapt to the ground and started swearing into his muted commlink. "Maldito hijo de puta de un hijo de puta perra mierda Capullo! Oh, sorry, wasn't talking to you, Voodoo man."
He had a chance to buy one of the best and hardest to get weapons in the world, at a discount... but he opened his commlink again.
"You serious? Uhm, that's pretty damned nice of him... and you too, I owe you one Freya. But uhm... thing is, I'd really love to go crazy with that thing... but if I use it in the cellars of this place, more than likely them rats will be killed by the building coming down on 'em. That kind of heat isn't what I'm normally packing, you know."
His mind was playing with the thought of buying the rifle anyway, but that was something to worry about later.
"So, rat hunting huh? I don't suppose you got a magic flute to drive 'em away? Fine, I'm on my way to you. Maybe skeletor here feels like joining in on the fun."

He grabbed his rifle case, hung his backpack over his shoulder and casually walked towards his partner. Working out his athletic skills was fun and all, but he never missed an opportunity to practice his aiming either. "You coming along? Shooting rats is always a fun way to pass time but kicking them while they're frozen in place, man, that'll be something new!"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <03-27-12/1255:23>

seguro, porque no.

Caretaker responded absentmindely in Spanish. He was sitting in the centre of the room, but his spirit was outside his dwarven body.
With a final look at the curious spirit he got up and went as directed.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <03-27-12/1427:08>

'What the hell is going on here,' Panther thought as she noted the strange behaviour of the node.  she called the commcode the head techie had given her.  While she went over to Pandora, she had a look on the special node.
"good afternoon," she said to the movie star, "How are you doing?  Say, do you mind if I put my footage of the attack in Seattle on the P2.0?"

[spoiler]
observe in detail:
computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3434991/)
with five hits, what's going on on that node?
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-02-12/1040:10>

Quote from: farothel on <03-27-12/1427:08>

'What the hell is going on here,' Panther thought as she noted the strange behaviour of the node.  she called the commcode the head techie had given her.  While she went over to Pandora, she had a look on the special node.
"good afternoon," she said to the movie star, "How are you doing?  Say, do you mind if I put my footage of the attack in Seattle on the P2.0?"

"What footage? You mean the Incident in the Needle? I would rather not have that public!" She looked at you with her sad eyes " It puts us in a bad light and there has been enough publicity without adding a shoot-out to the mix."

The nodes are replicating the stream decrypting and sending it to a outside location.

When Rafa and Caretaker reach the technical personal, they point then toward a door leading into the basement, the light there is flickering, but even so you see that the emergency lighting is on.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <04-02-12/1054:22>

With a practiced move, Caretaker moved out of himself. That was actually quite eerie. His material body slowed down, stood and sit with a crossed knees, all while his dimmed, negative copy moved forward without a slightest hiccup leaving a small smudge behind him, that disapearred quickly severing his new form from the body. A smoke greyish dwarf with a black tatoos on his scalp continued sided by side with Rafa. Against his name, he didn't care to open the doors and passed through the wall.

[spoiler]
Caretaker went to astral and immediately manifested to create this effect.
I am also perceiving astrally around - 10d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3445311/)

Kour, btw. you forgot to give me the result of the curio spirit assension.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <04-02-12/1230:09>

Quote from: Kouryuu on <04-02-12/1040:10>

"What footage? You mean the Incident in the Needle? I would rather not have that public!" She looked at you with her sad eyes " It puts us in a bad light and there has been enough publicity without adding a shoot-out to the mix."

"Okay, no problem," Panther said, "I'd thought I ask first."

Then she flipped open a comm channel to the main techie, sending him the node information.  She also started an intercept on the feed, so she could figure out what was going on, and where it was going in case she didn't get access.
"Hey," she said, "Can you give me access to the node I just sent you, so I can go a huntin'.  Feed is going from there."

[spoiler]
intercept wireless signal: electronic warfare + sniffer, treshold 3, complex action.
electronic warfare 4 + sniffer 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3445416/)
I have access to the feed.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <04-02-12/1553:18>

Rent-a-cops... bleeding and calling reinforcements because of some rats. Maybe you have to turn in your spine and guts before you can get your "Proud to be a wageslave' badge..
Rafa looked at Caretakers projection. "If that's supposed to be your invisibility spell, I wouldn't try sneaking into the women's dressing room on the set... Just saying. Oh, it's that weird out--of-body thing you guys do, nevermind then."
When the mage passed through the wall, Rafa looked at the door in front of him, sighed and talked to the wall. "I don't suppose there's any way to communicate with you, right? Kind of pointless then to ask if you're just scouting ahead and will be back in a minute? Or to ask you not to make yourself visible so we can try to sneak in without spooking those bastards first? Yeah. Thought so. You want me to open the door and go in by myself? Sure thing boss, nice talking to you."
Two clips of regular ammo ready in his rifle and a flashpak stuck to both of his shoulders, Rafa activated the Ruthenium Polymer coating in his jumpsuit and quietly opened the door.

[spoiler]Just in case any of these apply, been so long since I rolled some dice I couldn't hold myself:
Infiltration (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3445626/)
Initiative (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3445628/)
Perception, Sight & Hearing (+3 Actively looking/listening) (14d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3445630/)
Oops, messed that up, here's hearing. (14d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3445631/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <04-02-12/1610:03>

Caretaker ghostly head appeared back from the room, leaving rest of his body inside.
You ain't affraid of a rats Rafa, aren't you? I could smell you. Think how they feel about it? So what's the point in stealth.

[spoiler]
while manifesting character may freely communicate withi physical characters - page 193 SR4A :P
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <04-03-12/0229:44>

Freya felt very contented with herself after her small conversation with Rafa. Her arrangement skills were quite useful from time to time. And she doesn’t have to go rat hunting which is cool anyway. Somehow she didn't think she should do such kind of jobs here - she was hired to look after those costumes not for rodent extermination - there are special services who deal with such matters and actually this company have enough money and secretaries to arrange it. Well, who cares now - guys will have some fun and that's kind of nice too.

Freya saw Pandora coming into the premises and decided to say hello to her and maybe have a little chat. That would be much more fun than rat hunting.  Hello, Pandora! How are you? she said with a charming smile on her lips.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <04-03-12/1506:42>

Rafa snarled but didn't seem to mean it. "Oh listen to the brave mister walking around as a ghost! The point of stealth, if you need to know, is that shooting rats that are out in the open is a lot easier than getting to them when they're all crawled up in their little holes or hidden behind and below other crap! I'm sure it's easy to forget when your brain is made out of air", he says waving his hand straight through your head, "but unlike you, bullets don't pass through solid matter..... hmm...."
He seems to think about that. "Well... unless they're fired with a gauss rifle! Mierda, knew I should have taken it anyway!"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-05-12/1623:36>

Girl time .....

"Thank you," Pandora said in relief " as soon as we are ready to release the flick, you can put it on the 'trix, I promise"
then her attention turned to Freya. "Fine, and you? just about to get my make up done for the shooting, but you are welcome to join me in the trailer for it?"

Just as Freya joined the conversation Panther made the call to Jamie. His answer was a bit surprising.
"you have access to all nodes we have on the network, can you point out the one you have trouble accessing?"
after a small discussion you come to the conclusion he does not even see the node you are talking about.

[spoiler]you see the 8 nodes because your saw trough their stealth, Jamie has no knowlage of them :)
the feed you see transmitted from the nodes to the outside is encrypted, 20 hits interval 20 min to break the encryption
decryption is automated process so your hands are free.

Do you intend to keep your word to Pandora?[/spoiler]


Rat hunters .........

At first glance the room just seem full of regular rats, but something is ..... different.
they do not behave like any rat you have seen, more like ants, working together, like one well kept and oiled machine.
looking around you see something moving, it seems just air, but on closer inspection the UWB radar shovs the outlines of a big Rat, a big invisible rat.
CareTaker's assension of it shows that it's no regular Rat, it's has a magical aura around it. there are 3 these kind of big magical rats around in the basement. they do not seem yet to have noticed you, but it's only a matter of time.

[spoiler]roll paracritter knowlage to know what are you dealing with thr(1) every additional hits will tell you something extra.
you can default :)

the curios spirit looks like a shadow of a mundane human, just there is no human body attached to it, it is only present in the astral.
Do you try to talk to him?[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <04-06-12/0243:43>

"Copy, Jamie," Panther said over the 'link, "I'm off to do some hunting."
"I can't join you," she said to Pandora, "I have some business to take care of.  I'll join you later"

Next she found herself a cozy spot not far from the armours.  She sent a message over the team network that she would go to VR for some time and to let her know if something happened in real life, before she moved her consciousness on the matrix, while still keeping a feed from her cybereyes running in a small screen to the side, so she would know if someone approached her.  In the armour room she could also use the feed from the drone she had installed to guard the goods, as it would warn her if someone entered the room. 

She had her defensive programs already running, but now she added exploit, attack, track and edit.  She moved the decrypt to her secondary commlink.  While it was nice to know what exactly was sent, it wasn't important at the moment, and if she got access to one of the nodes, she could get the feed before it was decrypted.  On that commlink she also loaded her agent with the medic program, gave him access to her main commlink and ordered him to use the medic program in case she got hit by something.

First order of business was to scan all 8 nodes to see which was actaully sending the stuff and if more of them were, who had the lowest firewall.

[spoiler]
the defensive programs (armor, biofeedback filter, stealth, ECCM, analyse and reality filter) are ergonomic and don't take system resources.
decrypt will run at lower rating on the secondary commlink, but that's ok for now.  That's only a backup plan anyways.  Same with the agent, I've made him so this system of running him on the other 'link will work.

matrix perception on all eight nodes, looking for (in order of assigning hits) firewall rating, analyse rating, if it's sending a feed out, who the node belongs to (if it's possible to find), to which node they are sending the feed, response rating, system rating, signal rating
computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=6, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=1, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=5, 10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3451729/)

[/spoiler]

Taking the exploit she started checking for holes in the enemy firewall.  She wanted the highest access so she could wipe her tracks, should this be necessary.

[spoiler]
I'm not sure if I can do all that with a simple matrix perception test, but I will go on.  I'll attack the node with the lowest firewall/analyse combination where I haven't been able to get the information, trying for admin access.
I need to beat firewall+6 to get in, and they get an firewall+analyse roll at any of my rolls and need 5 hits (my stealth rating).  I've put 10 rolls here, I doubt I will need that many (unless those nodes are very secure, I think I can hack an admin acount into 4 of them with those 10 rolls).

If I'm found during this, I do an observe in detail to see if I'm up against IC or a life persona, and whether this persona is in AR or VR.  If a life persona in VR, I attack with blackout, otherwise I use attack.  I'll put 10 init rolls (I have 3 IP per turn) and I'll add 30 rolls to attack (attack and blackout both have the same rating, so you can use the same roll for both) and 30 rolls to defend on armour and 30 for biofeedback filter.
My agent is ready to heal my icon if necessary.  In case I need to jack out (this shouldn't happen normally, but just in case), it's the same biofeedback filter roll, so use those.
In case one of the rolls is a glitch (I haven't been checking them all) I spent edge to negate it.

As soon as I win I go sniffing around on the node at leasure to find what's going and then I wipe all traces from me from the action log (which is why I needed admin access), then I add a passkey requirement to log-in on the node and reboot (first going out to prevent dumpshock).  That will prevent them from accessing their own nodes as they don't have the passkey.  ;D
I want to know who sends the stuff and who received it, plus I kill the outgoing feeds before the reboot.  I report this to Jamie.  Of course, if I find out the necessary information without hacking in (with the observe in detail above), I just sent it all to Jamie and let the regular security sort it out.  If I find the information with some nodes, but not with others, I just hack into those.

If I don't get what I need with one, and I haven't gotten too much damage (or I haven't been found) I try another node (same system, so use the rest of the rolls, there should be enough left).

This should keep me busy enough during my week on holliday.  And it should keep Kouryuu busy enough doing all the opposite rolls if necessary and describe what's going on.  :)

hacking in:
hacking 4 + exploit 6 + hot sim VR 2 + optimization 1 =13 (13d6.hits(5)=6, 13d6.hits(5)=4, 13d6.hits(5)=5, 13d6.hits(5)=5, 13d6.hits(5)=5, 13d6.hits(5)=8, 13d6.hits(5)=4, 13d6.hits(5)=4, 13d6.hits(5)=6, 13d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3451744/)

observe in detail:
computer 4 + analyse 6 + VR2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3451759/)

initiative rolls:
matrix init (int4 + resp 6 +1VR)=11 (11d6.hits(5)=3, 11d6.hits(5)=5, 11d6.hits(5)=1, 11d6.hits(5)=1, 11d6.hits(5)=4, 11d6.hits(5)=2, 11d6.hits(5)=5, 11d6.hits(5)=4, 11d6.hits(5)=3, 11d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3451747/)
round 1= init 14; round 2: init 16; round 3: init 12; round 4: init 12; round 5: init 15; round 6: init 13; round 7: init 16; round 8: init 15; round 9: init 14; round 10: init 14

attack rolls (cybercombat + attack):
cybercombat 4 + attack/blackout 6 + VR2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=1, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=1, 12d6.hits(5)=6, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=1, 12d6.hits(5)=8, 12d6.hits(5)=6, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3451754/)

defence rolls (response+firewall):
response 6 + firewall 6 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=6, 12d6.hits(5)=7, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=7, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=8, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=6, 12d6.hits(5)=7, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=6, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=6, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3451755/)

armour rolls (system + armour):
system 6 + armour 5 =11 (11d6.hits(5)=6, 11d6.hits(5)=5, 11d6.hits(5)=4, 11d6.hits(5)=4, 11d6.hits(5)=4, 11d6.hits(5)=6, 11d6.hits(5)=1, 11d6.hits(5)=2, 11d6.hits(5)=1, 11d6.hits(5)=1, 11d6.hits(5)=3, 11d6.hits(5)=4, 11d6.hits(5)=3, 11d6.hits(5)=5, 11d6.hits(5)=2, 11d6.hits(5)=3, 11d6.hits(5)=3, 11d6.hits(5)=1, 11d6.hits(5)=5, 11d6.hits(5)=3, 11d6.hits(5)=6, 11d6.hits(5)=6, 11d6.hits(5)=5, 11d6.hits(5)=4, 11d6.hits(5)=3, 11d6.hits(5)=6, 11d6.hits(5)=4, 11d6.hits(5)=4, 11d6.hits(5)=4, 11d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3451756/)

biofeedback rolls (willpower + biofeedback):
willpower 4 + biofeedback filter 5 =9 (9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=3, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=3, 9d6.hits(5)=4, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=5, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=6, 9d6.hits(5)=4, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=3, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=5, 9d6.hits(5)=5, 9d6.hits(5)=3, 9d6.hits(5)=4, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=4, 9d6.hits(5)=3, 9d6.hits(5)=4, 9d6.hits(5)=6, 9d6.hits(5)=3, 9d6.hits(5)=6, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=1, 9d6.hits(5)=6, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3451757/)

heal from agent (rating + medic):
agent 3 + medic 3 =6 (6d6.hits(5)=2, 6d6.hits(5)=2, 6d6.hits(5)=4, 6d6.hits(5)=0, 6d6.hits(5)=1, 6d6.hits(5)=1, 6d6.hits(5)=1, 6d6.hits(5)=4, 6d6.hits(5)=3, 6d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3451758/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <04-06-12/1130:47>

Psst. there is a really big one for a rat... don't kill him ... I want him ....

Lua possess this rat and kill rest of the rats in this area.

[spoiler]
Possesion of unprepared vessel is an opposite roll of spirits Forcex2 (5*2 in this case) against Willpower + Intuition. Single net hit is enough for possession.
If succesful all of the rats physical attributes are increased by 5 and it receive Immunity to Normal Weapons for the duration of possession. since the immunity it is force 5 immunity, I don't think any of the rats are able to make any harm to this alpha rat.

Possession takes one of the services, from my bound spirit of man.
[/spoiler]

As the possession completes a rat jerks upward and stand on two feet. It grows visibly and a human smirk appears on the devilrat's face. Out of nowhere a black tie suit cover his naked body complete with a cylinder.

[spoiler]
I'll remove the description if unfit or possession fails. It would be nice, if the spirit used edge to reroll missess to ensure possession.
possession roll -> Force(5)+Force(5) -> 10d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3452094/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-11-12/2338:24>

One of the Rats does not see Rafa appearing from the door and does not even try to avoid being hit by his first bullet. It hits her right were it's head is but the bullet does not stop there, it makes her way trough the whole animal and comes out on the other side.
The alpha male is undergoing significant changes. The changes are not definate, they come in waves
His growing, then getting smaller,  as if it is not sure it should change, as if there are two forces at battle.
The remaining DevilRat let's a cry out and starts to run for safety.
The remsining sewer rats start to mass and storm Rafa's position, there are at least dozen of them of not two.

Quote

the first shot killed the DR so Rafa can use it to Target something else.
Rat INI 5 and 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3462198/)
8d6.hits(5)=0 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3462321/)
7d6.hits(5)=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3462326/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-13-12/1753:28>

The second shot was directed at the running DRat, it was not a direct hit, but it managed to shoot of the tail tip of the rat, a true masterpiece if it had been intended, but no real damage was done to the beast. But it cry could be heard far and wide.

The flash-light was as surprising to the rats as the sight itself for Rafa, The rats stopped the attack and hisses at him, while Rafa tried to spot a place where no rat was, he failed miserable. every where he looked only the grey blight was to see, even worst in the range of his UWB radar 5 more devil-rats appeared fast moving towards them.
But on the other-hand, The spirit had successfully possessed the Alpha male.

Quote

Rat INI 5 and 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3462198/)
8d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3465405/)

Initiative CT1 IP2
[Rafa 13]

Initiative CT1 IP3
[Rafa 13]
Rafa is up
[/quote]

Quote from: Damage

DevilRat 1 10/10P 0/10S __-_ Dead

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <04-14-12/0910:05>

The etheral dwarf was hanging two centimeters above the floor. His figure was in front of Rafa slightly to the right, as to not obstacle his view, and give him a good view on the possession process. Once it has completed he turned his head by 180 degress without moving rest of the body.

The big one is on our side now. Did you noticed those five more ahead?

Other than talking Caretaker does nothing.

[spoiler]
You might consider him delaying his actions, but truthfully I am not going to do anything than watch the show as it goes. lokking around zooming in to take a look at this or other rat.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <04-14-12/0948:04>

Rafa was shaking rats of his limb left and right. The smelly little things were more a nuisance than a danger to him, but he was getting quite annoyed to be in a fight with less bullets than enemies and was holding his breath to avoid the stench.
"Yeah, sure did. Think you can do something about these annoying things? I almost swallowed a tail. Tastes like crap... might've been covered in it too!"
He stepped on a couple of rodents and crushed a tiny skull in the palm of his hand, freeing it to take a shot at the Devil Rat. He took the shot and watched the thing collapse, then tried to find a place where it would be slightly more difficult for the rats to swarm him.

[spoiler]14d6.hits(5)=7, 14d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3466761/) Two shots to the rat he barely missed.
Looking for "higher ground", in this case, probably a crate or a table. Anything to have a more advantageous to these things.[/color]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <04-14-12/1000:02>

I could turn you into pudding, you would smell as bad as they do, maybe that could be a base for friendship? They are closer I think...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-16-12/1749:18>

Rafa shoots 2 more shots at the DRat with the bleeding tail. Both shots hit and the rat stayed laying in a pool of blood.
He also sees a few creates in the corner, and a wood table right next to him in the corner of the room.

Rat fails to dodge (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3471391/)
After the second shot the rat dies (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3471397/)


Panther

All 8 nodes are the same, in every aspect there is.
R/S/F/S
10/10/10/10/
Analyse 6

all of the nodes send out information in short bursts.
there is no set receiver added to the transmissions, but every one who knows the intervals and the encryption key could receive them.

As Panther tries to log on to the node the nodes just disappear for a while, then reappear and continue as if nothing had happened.

Quote from: OOC

Panther Fails to get a Admin account on the nodes (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3471406/)
Do you try to do all the 10 hack attempts?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <04-17-12/1223:17>

Quote from: OOC

Panther Fails to get a Admin account on the nodes (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3471406/)
Do you try to do all the 10 hack attempts?

[spoiler]
no, it can only get me detected for little gain.
[/spoiler]

As soon as she found out about the type of nodes, she swore.  What was going on here?  These were nodes like the one in the firewatch HQ, but not things you would see on a set.  Well, there was no getting into them like this.  If she had a couple of days, she might be able to, but no on the fly.  Well, she could still see the nodes, so she could find out where they were and than go after them the old fashioned way.

[spoiler]
I need 10 hits to run the trace, so I will get there eventually.
computer 4 + track 6 + 2VR =12 (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3472594/)
computer 4 + track 6 + 2VR =12 (12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=6, 12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3472597/)

my perception roll from the OOC topic:
intuition 4 + perception 3 + vision enhancement 2 -2 =7 (7d6.hits(5) =3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3486318/)

[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <04-17-12/1756:51>

Kicking and crushing rats underfoot, Rafa made a short sprint and leaped on top of the crates in the corner. Being stuck in a corner when heavily outnumbered wasn't usually good strategy, but in the center of the room they could easily surround him while in the corner they might get in each others way and at least couldn't attack him in the back.
"Pudding, huh? You really could do that? Think you could do it to me in a tub and then hocuspocus the two girls to have 'em wrestle in it?" He laughed loudly, aiming his rifle in the direction the rats would be coming from. "Man, sure wouldn't mind being smeared all over Freya's body..."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-20-12/0416:43>

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT2 IP1
[AphaDevilRat 27]  (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478365/)[DevilRat3 16]  (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478362/)[DevilRat6 15] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478362/)[DevilRat4 14] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478362/)[DevilRat5 13] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478362/)[DevilRat7 13] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478362/)[Rafa 10][Caretaker ?]
Caretaker INI  then we can see what happens next.

Quote from: Damage so Far

DevilRat 1 10/10P 0/10S __-_ Dead
DevilRat 2 10/10P 0/10S __-_ Dead

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-25-12/0033:31>

The posesed alpha male waited, waited and launched an attack as soon as the first devilrat turned around the corner.  The DevilRat was slung against the oposite wall. It was not down, but had difficulties to get up. It hissed, the small rats turned and run to it. They put themselves between it. And the alpha male.
The other 4 devilrats went straight for the pro on the creates.

Quote from: OOC

Rats attack (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3487175/)
Damage value 2P + net hits

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-25-12/0435:41>

The trace leads you to a room, a empty room.
You take a second look at the trace. It's defininetly here.
Panthers scans the room one more time and notices something small on the wall. It is a drone of some sort, but you alone can not reach it.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <04-25-12/1036:56>

She didn't want to jam the drone, even if she could, as she wanted to know who was behind all this.  So she opted for the next best thing, trying to find out who it belonged to.  First she had to take a closer look on the drone.

[spoiler]
1st matrix perception:
computer 4 + analyse 6 + VR2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3487548/)
firewall rating + access ID of its user (so I can spoof it if necessary)
2nd matrix perception:
computer 4 + analyse 6 + VR2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3487549/)
analyse rating + encryption Y/N + to where it sends it's data + pilot rating
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <05-04-12/0650:21>

Rafa and Caretaker

The newly arrived devil-rats charge at Rafa, if it would have been just any other Ork he might have had some problems, but Rafa was not just any other Ork. Even on the limited space he had at his disposal he managed not only to step aside, but also to catch the first Devil-rat's tail, then, to the surprise of most followed a masterful display of close combat fighting. He used hes newly gained Rat-Fail (http://www.google.lv/imgres?q=fail+morning+star&hl=lv&client=firefox-a&hs=Dkb&sa=X&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=885&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=xFFzNr7yKosiHM:&imgrefurl=http://www.easyvectors.com/browse/other/fail-clip-art&docid=tnU1Rvb36QOdxM&imgurl=http://www.easyvectors.com/assets/images/vectors/afbig/fail-clip-art.jpg&w=330&h=425&ei=xbGjT9HqKLD44QTn6921CQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=849&vpy=298&dur=1710&hovh=255&hovw=198&tx=110&ty=117&sig=112009134751360869621&page=1&tbnh=161&tbnw=125&start=0&ndsp=20&ved=1t:429,r:8,s:0,i:84) and hit every single D-rat aside that came charging after the first one. After that the Devil-rat was shown what a real charge attack looks like when it was thrown into the bulk of the Small rats squeezing and killing at least a few of the little rodents.
A devious idea crossed Rafa's mind ... Might get one of these to my weapon collection ...

Just as Rafa had been thinking that The Alpha male launch to finish off the Devil rat he had attacked just now. White teeth showed just for a moment before the vanished into he flesh of the devil-rat, it's screams were so loud it hurt just to hear it.


Panther

Panther starts investigating the drone, even thou it has quit high stelth rating She is able to gather some information.
Firewall 10
analyze 6
Pilot 10
you have the acces ID (comcode)
it's heavy encrypted, you will need 2weeks to break the code, if you are lucky.
the feed is sent to a gridlock receiver, but it's not the final destination.

From what you gather these drones work autonomous with a set list of orders with they follow, they also have some high tech gear to be hidden and most likely have some sort of safety protection in case they are found to protect their owner.

Freya
Pandora Leads Freya into her Make up studio, there are all of the Top end make up you could imagine and of course a extra large container of nano-paste to change the face as much as necessary. "these use my stunt-doubles to make them look like me." Pandora added then after a few moments asked "And where is Sasha?, shou should have been ready for the shooting like 30 minutes ago."

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT2 IP1
[AphaDevilRat 27]  (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478365/)[DevilRat3 16]  (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478362/)[DevilRat6 15] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478362/)[DevilRat4 14] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478362/)[DevilRat5 13] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478362/)[DevilRat7 13] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478362/)[Rafa 10][Caretaker ?]

Initiative CT2 IP2
[AphaDevilRat 27]  (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3478365/)[Rafa 10]

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Quote from: Damage so Far

DevilRat 1 10/10P 0/10S __-_ Dead
DevilRat 2 10/10P 0/10S __-_ Dead
DevilRat 3 4/10P 2/10S __-_ -1 penalty
DevilRat 4 3/10P 5/10S __-_ -2 penaly
DevilRat 5 0/10P 1/10S __-_ ...
DevilRat 6 0/10P 3/10S __-_ -1 penalt
DevilRat 7 0/10P 0/10S __-_ ...
Rats 2/10P 2/10S __-_ ...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <05-04-12/1448:05>

"So I'm wondering,", a grinning Rafa asked the ghost hovering next to him, "if I were to have thrown the thing at your face,", he didn't stop speaking as he dropped low and spun 'round in a low roundhouse kick aimed towards the flanks of the nearest rats in the hope of kicking them off balance and keeping them from getting back to their feet. "would you like, see its insides and stuff as it flies through your eyes?", Rafa finished his question as he finished the spin and put his legs back under his body.

[spoiler]
Guessing the rats in melee range are close to each other seeing they all came from the same direction. Attacking multiple targets by splitting dicepool, add modifiers after splitting:
Agi 8 + Skill 6 = 14.        14 / 3 = 4.6666666.
No clue if rounding is up, down or mathemetical, will round down to be safe, 4 dice.
Rat 5: 4 Attack + 2 Spec + 1 Tae Kwon Do + 2 Position + 3 Prone = 11d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3502619/). Defends at -2 for prone.
Rat 6: 4 Attack + 2 Spec + 1 Tae Kwon Do + 2 Position + 3 Prone = 11d6.hits(5)=6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3502619/). Defends at -3 for prone+wound.
Rat 7: 4 Attack + 2 Spec + 1 Tae Kwon Do + 2 Position = 9d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3502624/).
Damage is Stun 'cuz of Knockdown attack. 7S + NetHits vs Impact.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <05-04-12/1557:31>

You're actually asking what I would see if I pass through you don'chya? Well dicks are usualy developing their own aura and there is a lot of truth in common saying on what is really driving men and that all men are possessed beings.

Caretaker, flew a little further to see how is Alpha doing. Do you have any preffered name Ghede?

Quote from: ooc

Voodoo 101

Ghede is a major lua and my mentor spirit by the way. He is lua responsible for digging out graves to free the souls of the worthy and take them to the heavens. The lessers spirits, such as the one I've summoned are his lesser incarnations. Spirits of Man, which are Ghede manifestations are usually clothed in gravedigger suit. Hence the hat on the Alpha and a smirk from his sapience.
Sapience also imply he should have a name, but will respond to Ghede as well.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <05-05-12/1031:31>

Panther opened a channel to the techie, Jamie.
"I've found one of the culprits," she said, sending him a visual of the drone, "it is secured like the Zurich-Orbital, which I find strange.  You know this model from somewhere?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <05-05-12/1653:37>

Quote from: Sentinemodo on <05-04-12/1557:31>

You're actually asking what I would see if I pass through you don'chya? Well dicks are usualy developing their own aura and there is a lot of truth in common saying on what is really driving men and that all men are possessed beings.

Caretaker, flew a little further to see how is Alpha doing. Do you have any preffered name Ghede?

As care taker Floated near the AlphaRat it turned a bit but did not realise the D-Rat that it has in it's mouth. It was quite the view, the fur had changed looking like a black or mauve jacket marked on the back with a white cross. the rat itself resembled more a human then a rodent.
"Tipsy, you shall call me Tipsy." it answered telepathically.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <05-05-12/1833:05>

Quote from: farothel on <05-05-12/1031:31>

Panther opened a channel to the techie, Jamie.
"I've found one of the culprits," she said, sending him a visual of the drone, "it is secured like the Zurich-Orbital, which I find strange.  You know this model from somewhere?"

Now looking at the picture you see the drone in a different light, some features seem familiar, a bit of zoom magic and you actually recognize it it's a heavily modified Shiawase Kanmushi spy drone.
Jamie answear comes with a afterefect of just fallen over. In the background you can hear him collecting his tools into a bag. >No, never seen one, but if it's there and transmiting then our Spiders will get some trouble.< the is the sound of closing doors >coming to you, will be there in a sec.<
A few moments later Jamie and two more techs arrive, the later two carrying a ledder, it does not take much time to set it up and soon the bug is removed and put into a small box.
"That does it right?" Jamie asks smiling

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <05-06-12/0941:16>

"As soon as you're done with the thing, can I have a look," she asked, "That thing had a firewall I've never seen before, even in Ares R&D, so I would like to have a look.  Put it in a Faraday cage and I'll plug in by wire.  As for the problem, let's have a look around."

She does another scan to see if she can find any transmissions.

[spoiler]
OOC: what was that again (I don't have my books here): scan, find hidden nodes, matrix perception, ...
I'll add the roll in here as soon as I know what it is.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-01-12/1416:03>

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From OOC:
You still have the data of the GPS coords, so you easily find them all, some are harder to get to, but you are able to collect all 7 remaining drones.
How will you proceed?

"Do you guys have a Faraday cage here," she asked to the tech as she had collected the drones and shut them down for now.  She would analyse them later just as she had done with the commlinks she had gotten in Seattle.  As soon as the drones were secure, she went in search of Freya and Pandora.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <07-04-12/0321:08>

Quote from: farothel on <07-01-12/1416:03>

"Do you guys have a Faraday cage here," she asked to the tech as she had collected the drones and shut them down for now.  She would analyse them later just as she had done with the commlinks she had gotten in Seattle.  As soon as the drones were secure, she went in search of Freya and Pandora.

"As far as  I know we do not, but i can easily make a temporary one if you like it?" Jamie answered.

When Panther joined up with Pandora and Freya, the were just coming out of the cosmetics trailer.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <07-09-12/0701:18>

The possessed Alpha male with the confidence he had gained from the last kill turned his attention to the next Rat - soon to be no more. One precise hit with it's tail in the neck area was enough to break it's neck and one more rodent joined the pool of corpses in the basement of the studio.

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT2 IP1
[AphaDevilRat 27] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3600009/) [Rafa 14] [DevilRat4 14] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3600008/) [DevilRat3 13] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3600008/) [DevilRat7 13] (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3600008/) [Caretaker ?]

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[AphaDevilRat 27]  (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3600009/)[Rafa 14]

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[Rafa14]

Rafa is up
also need the ini of Caretaker, but Sent no stress now :)

Quote from: Damage so Far

DevilRat 1 10/10P 0/10S __-_ Dead
DevilRat 2 10/10P 0/10S __-_ Dead
DevilRat 3 4/10P 2/10S __-_ -1 penalty
DevilRat 4 10/10P 10/10S __-_ Dead
DevilRat 5 4/10P 10/10S __-_ Not moving ...
DevilRat 6 5/10P 10/10S __-_ Not moving ...
DevilRat 7 0/10P 9/10S __-_ -3 penalty...
Rats 2/10P 2/10S __-_ ...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <07-09-12/1415:40>

Rafa laughed seeing the success of his legsweep but immediately regretted it as some of the rat hair floating in the air as a result of the kick landed on his tongue.
While spitting, he kicked down hard towards the head of the one rat which has miraculously managed to take the first blow and crushed its skull with a loud crack.

[spoiler]
Agi 8 + Unarmed 6 + Spec 2 + Reach 1 + Position 2 + Enemy Prone 3 - Called Shot 4 (18d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3600223/)
DV=  (7 + 4 Called shot) 11P + NetHits.
In the unlikely event that the already nearly unconcious rat survives this, I'll edit. ;)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-11-12/0254:03>

"I've just cleared out a leak," Panther asked when she saw Pandora and Freya coming out of the trailer, "so, what's up next?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <07-12-12/0754:29>

Did you finish playing ratball Rafa? It's getting boring after a while....
Let's get back to the rest of the crowd. Tipsy, come along.

Unless help of the possessed Alpha is really needed (which I don't think it is) Caretaker returns to his body and open the doors for rat in the cylinder walking on two legs and using his tail as walking stick... Somehow he managed to produce a monocle and placed it on his right eye.

you got a sight problems in this body? ... Naaah, but a man need to have his style, don't you think?... you think so?  Caretaker palmed his bald head covered with white tattoos I don't know, really.

Dwarf and a spirit roughly the same size walked down the corridor chatting...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <07-22-12/1506:43>

Quote from: Kouryuu on <05-04-12/0650:21>

Freya
Pandora Leads Freya into her Make up studio, there are all of the Top end make up you could imagine and of course a extra large container of nano-paste to change the face as much as necessary. "these use my stunt-doubles to make them look like me." Pandora added then after a few moments asked "And where is Sasha?, shou should have been ready for the shooting like 30 minutes ago."

Wow, this is fantastic, Pandora! I' ve always been interested in acting and all the things connected with that. It's just that I don' t really need so much make-up, Freya giggled.
She felt so good being here with Pandora in this marvelous world of pretenting and change she always wanted to belong to. She knew she can not because of her past, but one can always have a dream. Freya observed how Sasha did Pandoras make-up. That was a masterclass of professional artist - Pandoras face was changing in a blink of eye - she looked just as her latest heroin.
While Sasha was dealing with Pandora' s make-up, Freya tried out a couple of newest make-up elements she have seen just in some ads and thought she would like to have them. They were rally good - well it couldn' t be otherwise. Such an amount of money for these things wasn' t payed for just " beautiful eyes".
Pandoras make-up was finished by then and they went out of the studio.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <07-22-12/1510:56>

Quote from: farothel on <07-11-12/0254:03>

"I've just cleared out a leak," Panther asked when she saw Pandora and Freya coming out of the trailer, "so, what's up next?"

We are going to the filming area. I suppose we can have a glance into it. Would you like to join? Have you heard anything from the guys and their rat hunt? Freya asked Panther as she remembered about the existence of male co-workers.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-22-12/1536:00>

"Not really," Panther said, "I've been out hunting drones.  I'll have to look into them later, as they had firewalls like the Zurich-Orbital.  I wonder who is paying so much money for just a movie?  We're talking probably the same budget as this movie."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <07-22-12/1610:19>

Quote from: farothel on <07-22-12/1536:00>

"Not really," Panther said, "I've been out hunting drones.  I'll have to look into them later, as they had firewalls like the Zurich-Orbital.  I wonder who is paying so much money for just a movie?  We're talking probably the same budget as this movie."

Well, that sounds a bit strange... Somebody has to have an extraordinary interest about this film, or maybe it's not the film they are interested in, but some person... Freya was wondering as the situation was getting stranger with each single moment.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <07-23-12/0816:18>

Caretaker and Rafa

When Caretaker and Rafe get back up to ground level, they see that the injury of the guard had been taken care of and he and the construction workers are looking with interest at the two who join them.  They notice the Rat blood on Rafa, especially the one foot the crushed the last surviving Rats skull into paste.
"Does it hurt? BRING THE MEDICS BACK!"
it seems they think the blood is Rafa's

Freya and Panther

[spoiler]you are free to continue that discussion wile you are on the way to the set, we can edit it in :)[/spoiler]

All the conversation is are ceased when The girls with Pandora at the helm arrive on the set, it seems everyone else was just waiting for it, even Big Ben was sitting in his Troll size chair with a expression of extreme boredom.

"everyone on the set" Ben Stated when he noticed Pandora arriving "All set to go, take your positions"

The shooting started.

[spoiler]Basically it's finish up on this one you have a few hours to do something else and then when the shooting has ended we will move on, Freya make a etiquette roll please :)

Also just a side not to the Boys, if the rat stays in the cellar, please warn the workers :D
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <07-23-12/1324:20>

Rafa looked around, checking to see who this wounded person is. Finding no one, he replied "Medic? Hm, thought you wanted those rats dead. Not sure there's much for a medic to do. Someone working cleanup however... And one of you better show me to a friggin' shower."

On his way to the shower, he talked over the comms: "So, rats taken care of. Devil rats... Pft. You'd think these rich people get better pest control. Anyways, I really need a shower. If one of you girls wants to join, I'll save you some hot water; if not, can someone check up on the stuff we're supposed to be watching?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-23-12/1401:05>

"As far as I can see on my cam, everything is still there," Panther said, "But I'll have a quick look in the flesh."
She left Freya and Pandora for a while to go to the armours and check on them.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <07-27-12/0956:09>

Quote from: Xzylvador on <07-23-12/1324:20>

Rafa looked around, checking to see who this wounded person is. Finding no one, he replied "Medic? Hm, thought you wanted those rats dead. Not sure there's much for a medic to do. Someone working cleanup however... And one of you better show me to a friggin' shower."

On his way to the shower, he talked over the comms: "So, rats taken care of. Devil rats... Pft. You'd think these rich people get better pest control. Anyways, I really need a shower. If one of you girls wants to join, I'll save you some hot water; if not, can someone check up on the stuff we're supposed to be watching?"

A young human female, maybe a assistant of some sort shows Rafa to the showers, the whole way she does not look at him at all and keeps her nose closed. her face is full of disgust, guess in these parts bloody Orks are uncommon.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <07-27-12/1044:27>

After  a while in Studio 8,

you see Big Ben setting up another scene, some where up in the mountains. You missed his dialogue on the scene, because as you step in, Big Ben calls quiet on the set. The lights dim. Nothing happens for some time, but you feel the temperature rapidly drop to a brisk eight degrees Celsius when the action starts. You are a bit surprised by the sudden chill and occasional flake of snow. The ARO red light comes on and you see something happening.

Jenny Freelance is climbing up the green mountain shapes with a Sherpa.

She starts a conversation with the Sherpa. Apparently she’s speaking Sherpa based on your link, but you don’t have the software to understand it. Luckily, the AR has a CC channel:

<wind howling>

Jenny: How much farther is it to the temple of the four winds?

Sherpa: Not much farther. Another day or so.

Jenny: Great, I should have brought more chapstick. Have you heard of the Sextant of Worlds?

Sherpa: I have heard of a legendary device at the temple of the four winds. It is said that it can locate objects of power from a forgotten age, but only with the aid of a special map that was lost long ago.

<Jenny smirks>

Jenny: Look! Is that a light?

Sherpa: It appears someone has made camp.

<Jenny pulls out her binoculars>

Jenny: I don’t see anyone there.

<Distant howl>

then a dozen frozen undead pop up. This leads to several takes of more martial-arts combat, as the zombies keep falling apart in the cold. Two hours later, Ben calls out “Cut! Lunch break.”

As people head to the cafeteria for lunch, Pandora’s manager walks over to you. “Your reputation precedes you,” he says, handing over an invitation to a private party. You can see there’s an RFID signal coming from the invitation. He continues, “I’ll level with you—one of my co-workers wants to hire you. I don’t know the details, but if Pandora believes it’s important enough to get you invites to The End of the World Club, then that’s good enough for me. Party starts at 9 p.m. Take tomorrow off to do what you need to do; I’ll take care of things here.” He walks off out of the studio.

After lunch, Ben continues to shoot the scene.

Now at the edge of an icy mountain cliff, Jenny battles the undead alone over the body of her fallen Sherpa  Companion. Even though it’s a movie, the adrenaline kicks in with the suspense.

Suddenly, some elf comes snowboarding down the mountain, swinging a sword. Pyrotechnics blast zombies over the cliff, apparently simulating combat magic. Your attention fades as the story focuses briefly on this guy, who tells Jenny that he’s a mystic knight and he’s here to help her. Ben ends filming for the day at four.

Quote

This party has formal dress code, so anyone not having formal wear now would be a good moment to get one :D

Also anything bigger them Lpistol will be considered a reason not to let you in.

Freya, this is one of the occasions where you can use the Limo :D

You have a day time to prepare, but this day is not on the studio lot so you have to take the drones with you if you want to work on them. :S

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <07-27-12/1439:32>

After he'd gotten cleaned up, Rafa went back to the storage room, standing near the door. The movie didn't interest him that much but with little else to do, he watched it from a distance.
To combat the boredom from what was bound to be a long and boring "oh, this climbing is so hard" scene, he tried chatting with some of the crew. "Temple of the four winds? Hah, there's a great Chinese joint in Puyallup Central, corner of South Meridian and Seventeenth. Cheap, ork-size portions and if you're lucky you can find some actual meat in your cha siu soup... Well, lucky as long as you're not too choosy what animal you're eating anyhow." But when most  pretended not to have heard him and a few threw an annoyed glare his way, he decided to give up on being social. He even managed not to snap the fingers of the snobby guy who shushed him.
He was relieved when the talking turned out to be just an intro for a combat scene; but quickly learned that fights are a lot less fun to watch when interrupted by "Cut" and "Action" every couple of seconds, only to repeat the same stupid punch-duck-spin-kick move against the same two zombies for what seemed like the fiftieth time. The fireworks were pretty nice -too bad those weren't repeated 10 times- but Rafa felt like cracking the nauseating 'mystic' elf's skull from the second he walked on set.

Joining together with the rest after the filming, Rafa had gotten tired of Hollywood. "Oh great, a party! Not only do we have to spend all day babysitting some crates, now we get to spend the evenings with these obnoxiously pretentious fake people too! What fun."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <07-28-12/0619:14>

I hope they aren't prejudiced against luas, Tipsy. That would be most unwise, but people aren't known for tolerance, never been...
Still you got a suit, don't you? There should be no problem.

Caretaker checked again his own suit and went with others to the meeting. I miss my hounfour...

While on the road.... Rafa, todays events got me thinking... I think that you try to throughoutly enjoy the life and you're honest like grim reaper on the day of judgement ... You probably didn't know that but both are attributes necessary and sufficient to achieve salvation and to not bore yourself to death after your death...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-28-12/1505:06>

"You're probably right that they are fake and obnoxious," Panther said to Rafa, "But those people can get you very high paying jobs.  I hope everybody has at least a nice suit for this."

She knew that Freya had the correct clothes for these kind of events and she had as well, but she wasn't sure the two men had.  Well, they could always pretend to be bodyguards if necessary.  For now she had to do some work, first of all was the check what kind of club the End of the World Club actually was.  Loading the knowsoft on the higher society of LA she had bought, she checked it to see if that had a list of clubs on it and if that particular club was on it.  Otherwise she would have to look it up on the matrix.  She was however quite sure she would find the public node, as all clubs in this town would have one, probably even with a virtual tour.

The following day she got up early and after a quick breakfast started to work on one of the drones in her hotel room.  She had send a message to everybody in the team to let them know she would stay in to work on the drones and after putting up the 'don't disturb' sign, she started her work.  First she made sure the drone couldn't move and then she slipped into full VR.  It was the only way to do this in a reasonable time, especially since she needed admin access to find out anything.  Her defensive programs were all loaded and were modified so they didn't take many resources to leave extra space for other programs.  For offensive programs she had loaded her Exploit program and an attack program.  She also had her agent on standby with a medic program, ready to use it on her should she trigger any response.  Normally drones didn't have attack programs, relying on the rigger to use those, but in this case she didn't take any chances.  After setting an alarm to warn her so she didn't miss the party, she put the drone on and went in.

[spoiler]
first matrix perception
analyse 6 + computer 4 + VR 2 =12
analyse 6 + computer 4 + VR 2 =12 (12d6.hits(5) =3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3628061/)
I want to know system rating, response rating and if an attack or black IC program is loaded

exploit 6 + hacking 4 + VR 2 + optimization 1 =13
need treshold 26 (probably), maximum 12 rolls (let's say I start at 07.00 and I want to stop at the latest at 19.00 to have time to prepare for the party)
exploit 6 + hacking 4 + VR 2 + optimization 1 =13 (13d6.hits(5)=4, 13d6.hits(5)=2, 13d6.hits(5)=5, 13d6.hits(5)=3, 13d6.hits(5)=3, 13d6.hits(5)=5, 13d6.hits(5)=2, 13d6.hits(5)=3, 13d6.hits(5)=7, 13d6.hits(5)=6, 13d6.hits(5)=6, 13d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3628071/)
If a treshold of 26 (firewall 10, system 10 and admin account +6), I'm in after 8 hours.  If I need more hits, I have 12 hours worth of hits, so I can make treshold 49 on the 12 hours.  If I need less, it can be calculated after how many hours I'm in.

@Kour, can you do one firewall+analyse roll for the drone.  Treshold 5 (my stealth).  If you beat the treshold, There is an alert, but I'm still inside.  As the drone is in a faraday cage, it can only defend with it's own programs.

I'll do another post as soon as I know the result of the firewall+analyse roll.

[/spoiler]

After 8 hours, she found a little crack in the system, allowing her inside.  It had been very difficult and she still wasn't sure why there was such a firewall on a simple drone.  In fact, these were firewalls she had only heard about in rumours.  The Zurich-Orbital was rumoured to have a firewall like this, so it wasn't something that you saw on a regular drone.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <07-28-12/1534:52>

Rafa looked at his own Victory: Globetrotter Jumpsuit. "Nice suit!? This thing here set me back almost a thousand nuyen! And that's before all the other crap I've had crammed in it! Don't tell me that ain't fancy enough, chica. The other guy's got a pet rat!"
[spoiler]Sure, fine, whatever! I'm sure the girls manage to convince Rafa :)
We got any more money up until now? Would Auctioneer Business Clothes be better and could Rafa get them in time (maybe with some help of our high-society girls?)? If so, I'll scratch off 1500Y.[/spoiler]

On the road: "After death? Que diablos you talking'bout? Ain't ever gonna be lots of fun to be had when I'm a pile of ashes or under 10 feet of dirt, so I just figure I try having as much as I can now... Comprende?" Philosophy and religion tended to be simple and straightforward for Rafa.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <07-28-12/1620:18>

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On the road: "After death? Que diablos you talking'bout? Ain't ever gonna be lots of fun to be had when I'm a pile of ashes or under 10 feet of dirt, so I just figure I try having as much as I can now... Comprende?" Philosophy and religion tended to be simple and straightforward for Rafa.

And ... wouldn't you like to have more instead of just to try? Here and now before the death. And save your soul on top of that?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-28-12/1620:34>

"What you are wearing are nice work clothes," Panther said, "What you need is formal wear, like Mortimers Berwick line, or Zoé's executive suite or herritaga line, maybe Vashon's Steampunk line if you want to stand out.  Here, check out these sites."

She sent him the nodes for the lines she just mentioned.

"And the pet rat will have to stay at home when we go to a formal party," she added.

Before arriving at the hotel, she also went over a couple of still pictures she had taken of the set and the filming, selecting three to add to her P2 blog.  She wouldn't post footage of the filming on the P2 blog, but a couple of still pics would be nice as well.  It would mark her as 'in the known', it wouldn't reveal much and it would bring the people back for more.

[spoiler]
@Kour: what's our C-rating at the moment.  I guess mine comes from Pandora, while Freya's can also come from her exec contact.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <07-28-12/1801:47>

Quote from: farothel on <07-28-12/1620:34>

"And the pet rat will have to stay at home when we go to a formal party," she added.

He is not a pet. Lua Tipsy is probably much older than you, and judging by the arrogance and ignorance of your dismissal of the greater powers much wiser. Lua Ghede sent his incarnation here not without reason, and I won't question it. AND he is properly dressed for the party. We would be good even for funeral in those suits. We'll certainly wear them on yours.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <07-28-12/1825:58>

Quote from: Caretaker

And ... wouldn't you like to have more instead of just to try? Here and now before the death. And save your soul on top of that?

Rafa seemed completely confounded. "Huh? What?" He seemed to think for a few seconds, then looked at Caretaker with eyes full of suspicion. "You tryin' to push some magical drugs on me or sumthin'? 'cuz I don't care for Flipside or whatever you're sellin', esse! Lost way to many of mis hombres 'cuz of that drek."
He looked away and muttered something quietly to himself, suddenly in a sullen mood.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <07-29-12/0842:31>

Quote from: Xzylvador on <07-28-12/1825:58>

Rafa seemed completely confounded. "Huh? What?" He seemed to think for a few seconds, then looked at Caretaker with eyes full of suspicion. "You tryin' to push some magical drugs on me or sumthin'? 'cuz I don't care for Flipside or whatever you're sellin', esse! Lost way to many of mis hombres 'cuz of that drek."
He looked away and muttered something quietly to himself, suddenly in a sullen mood.

Everybody dies. Dwarf agreed. There is no need to sadden yourself about it. It helps to believe, they aren't completely gone and that their luas are taken care of. .... I think we're nearing our destination.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <07-30-12/0558:31>

Quote from: farothel on <07-28-12/1505:06>

[spoiler]
first matrix perception
analyse 6 + computer 4 + VR 2 =12
analyse 6 + computer 4 + VR 2 =12 (12d6.hits(5) =3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3628061/)
I want to know system rating, response rating and if an attack or black IC program is loaded

exploit 6 + hacking 4 + VR 2 + optimization 1 =13
need treshold 26 (probably), maximum 12 rolls (let's say I start at 07.00 and I want to stop at the latest at 19.00 to have time to prepare for the party)
exploit 6 + hacking 4 + VR 2 + optimization 1 =13 (13d6.hits(5)=4, 13d6.hits(5)=2, 13d6.hits(5)=5, 13d6.hits(5)=3, 13d6.hits(5)=3, 13d6.hits(5)=5, 13d6.hits(5)=2, 13d6.hits(5)=3, 13d6.hits(5)=7, 13d6.hits(5)=6, 13d6.hits(5)=6, 13d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3628071/)
If a treshold of 26 (firewall 10, system 10 and admin account +6), I'm in after 8 hours.  If I need more hits, I have 12 hours worth of hits, so I can make treshold 49 on the 12 hours.  If I need less, it can be calculated after how many hours I'm in.

@Kour, can you do one firewall+analyse roll for the drone.  Treshold 5 (my stealth).  If you beat the treshold, There is an alert, but I'm still inside.  As the drone is in a faraday cage, it can only defend with it's own programs.

I'll do another post as soon as I know the result of the firewall+analyse roll.

[/spoiler]

16d6.hits(5)=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3630320/)
the probing was a limited succes you gained acces to the drone, but the alert trigered a reboot.
As the drone went into a reboot, thought for a moment there you thought you saw the Horizon Logo of the half-sculpted VR space.
[spoiler]This is a bit hard for a lone hacker. sorry, should have removed it from play :S but you are welcome to try to beat it's sec system. but it will not be easy as the drone is programed to keep other out, and restarting is the less harmful way to do so.

also there might be other ways to get on the bottom of this. :D

On the ratings, not sure must check enclaves, but as far as the book for the adventure tells me without Pandora con and blog you have the inner circle at 6 and the S score at 0.05% but in case of Panther and Freya this is incorrect as they are better connected :)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-30-12/0708:53>

After a quick trip to the bathroom and a quick bite, Panther shuts off the drone and takes one of the other ones.  Going back in, she searches for the same error she had found in the previous drone.  If the two systems are the same, they might have the same flaw.  If not, she'll have to check with other people to get in, or try and get a better stealth program.

[spoiler]
I'll go and look at the same backdoor I've found in the previous one and try again to get in.  If that doesn't exist or if the second drone's program finds me as well, I'll try something else.  But we had more then 1 drone, so I can retry as they were all shut down and in faraday cages.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-01-12/0721:09>

[spoiler]16d6.hits(5) = (1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3632876/)
The treashhold was 50% lower :) for the second attempt

also i will need one more Matrix perception i think or is there something else you want to do?[/spoiler]

After just two hours of hacking Panther gains access to a Admin account in the next drone, at least for now.

The VR in the drone is Simple - just a black room and every wall, ceiling and floor has one big Horizon Logo on it. there are some bubbles floating around, some of them are files some are controlling software/pilot of the drone.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-01-12/1301:14>

With an admin account Panther could do just about anything, so the first thing she did was changing the alert script that forced a reboot with one that warned an admin, namely her.  This she did as sometimes shutting down the alert response triggered another response, but changing it normally didn't.  Then she made a regular admin account, a security account and a user account for herself, before logging in with the regular admin account.  That would prevent even more responses as she now had a completely legal account and nobody was there to kick it off.  Next thing she looked around, investigating all files she found, trying to find out what she could from the drone's files.  Who had sent it there, what it was supposed to do and where it was supposed to sent the take it was recording.  Interesting files she first scanned and then copied to her own commlink if they didn't contain any trackers or other assorted virusses.  Any software that was configured to sent a signal out as soon as the drone could contact someone she shut down.  Normally she didn't bother going so far, but with this she did, as it had systems she had never seen before.

She also checked the firewall and tried to see if she could load it on her own commlink as it was a lot better then what she had at the moment, but she didn't want to alert any Horizon spider that she had nicked it as soon as she turned it on, so she would have to check it out first.  But first she configured the drone so it would be hers and hers alone.  A drone with these characteristics was too good to pass up on.  Not to be used immediately of course, she first needed to patch up the firewall to close of as many backdoors as she could find, but that was not for today.  As long as she kept the thing in a faraday cage it could stay there forever.  Maybe she could even use it as a mobile commlink.

The others she could sell on the matrix as something like this was worth a lot of money.

[spoiler]
gaining admin account
-change alert response (1 round)
-make new admin account (complex action, edit + hacking)
-transfer alert response notification to new admin account (complex action)
-log in to new admin account (complex action)
-make new user account (complex action)
-make new security account (complex action)
-matrix perception to check which icons are programs and which are files (simple action)
-matrix perception on programs (in no particular order): what type of program? so only 1 hit/program needed, if more then rating and check for existance and type of options on the programs (copy protection, registration, optimization, ergonomic,...) (simple action/test)
-shut down all programs except pilot and analyse if some others are running (simple action/program)
-matrix perception on files (in no particular order): what type of file, presence of malware (databomb, virus, tracker,...) and type of malware if present (simple action/test)
-transfer interesting files without malware to own commlink (those files that tell me why and who had put the drone there, and where it transfered its feed to). (simple action/transfer)

-remove all other accounts except mine. (complex action)
-remove everything that's configured to sent out a signal to someone over the matrix (after checking to who) (complex action)
-see if firewall can be transfered to own commlink (matrix perception, simple action)
-modify log file to remove hacking actions (edit+software, as I have a legit account, complex action)
-log out (simple action)
-shut drone down

20 matrix perception tests (no glitches):
analyse 6 + computer 4 + VR2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=6, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=8, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=6, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=6, 12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3634486/)

edit test (hacking), add edge (this one can't go wrong)
edit 6 + hacking 4 + VR2 + edge 2 =14 (14d6.hitsopen(5,6)=9) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3634489/)
that admin account looks very real

edit test (software)
edit 6 + software 4 + VR2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3634492/), luckily no glitch
use edge to reroll
edit 6 + software 4 + VR2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3634493/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <08-01-12/1648:04>

Rafa quickly grew tired of browsing through the promotional sites of the brands the girls had pointed him to. He didn't understand fashion, what person with a right mind would spent that much money on stuff that'd probably be worthless next season.
So he decided to go for the thing that meant he didn't have to make a decision and that would just change whenever fashion changed.
He transferred the money, instantly regretting spending over two thousand nuyen on a piece of clothing that didn't even have shock frills... he'd have to get some work done on it later.
Now it was simply up to the girls to decide what image he needed to load in his holowear suit.
He headed back to the hotel and tried watching Panther do her thing for a moment, staring at the pretty-thing's body while her mind was elsewhere. He'd have thought it to be more fun to watch at, but the way her body was twitching had something creepy. He quickly decided to go out jogging on the beach in the hope of seeing better things there.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-02-12/0638:58>

As panther is looking around the drone Her attentions is turned to a red blinking notification "Check in Failure! the number of failed checkins - 4 and it does not look good as the pilot program is sending out signals almost in all known frequencies.

Changing the alert response and making a new account did not alert the drone, but when panther started to look around she sow the most tangled web of intersecting Databombs that was possible, every file, even Log filed had a Databomb attached on them, firther more each databomb was connected to one specific device - the drones selfdestruckt, whats even worse, the Red Blinking Checkin sign was attached to it too.

These drones were defiantly meant for falling in the false hands. Even the Deleton of the old account would triger a bomb.

The Drone
10/10/10/10
Pilot 10
Decrypt/encrypt 10
Stealth 6
analyze 6
ECCM 6
DataBombs 6 (at least the ones you saw)

Drone like this is easily worth 20-50K
Even more if you consider the complexity of making it and the programs running on it. Defiantly not the work of a smalltime criminal or even a decent shadowrunner.

there is a call

the voice and video is made almost unrecognizable and there are just a few words said >5k pre drone, leave in the trash bin across the street of where you are now. no Word to anyone, no further inquiring, Deal? <

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-02-12/1241:57>

What to do now?  8 drones at 5K was a lot of money, but the drones are worth 10 times that easily.  And she had some places where she could sell them, maybe not for 50K, but 20 to 30 was possible.  She was sure that the drones couldn't have sent something out from within the faraday cages, so that should be okay.  But she was very much intrigued by these drones as she had never seen such a security before.  If it was indeed Horizon itself this almost certainly meant the Dawkins group, but it could be a ruse.  The Horizon logo was easy to forge as it was almost omnipresent in LA.

But first things first.
"Who are you," Panther asked, "And what drones are you talking about?"
In the mean time she started a trace on the call, to see where it came from, while she also started recording the guy.  She would run the images through an enhancer and face recogniser later.

[spoiler]
track is a complex action and I need 10 hits, unless he's working against me or is using redirect nodes, so that's why I did 10 rolls.  I'm in AR, so 10 rolls is 5 rounds in total (I have 2 IP in AR).
computer 4 + track 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=1, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=0, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=1, 10d6.hits(5)=1, 10d6.hits(5)=5, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3635038/)
no glitches and if nothing is happening, I should have him after 5 of the rolls.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-02-12/1344:46>

Quote from: farothel on <08-02-12/1241:57>

"Who are you," Panther asked, "And what drones are you talking about?"

>The next check in is supposed to happen in about a hour, if they fail to do so the will self-destruct, if you allow them to check in the self-destruct command will reach them anyway, so it's up to you.
Leave them in the trash bin, the cash will be waiting there<
after a brief moment of silence
>Playing us for fools will cost your life ......< the connection was ended by the other person,  he did not seem like he tried to convince you to do it, and he ignored your questions as if they were never asked. he said what he had to say and hang up.

[spoiler]the conversation took about 6 rounds, you tracked the person trough a lot of nodes to middle of the bay, most likely a boat, but you could not be certain if it was the last node but on your way you passed at least 2 Horizon satellites. Coincidence?[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-03-12/0306:37>

Panther could easily understand there was a self-destruct on the drones.  Her skills as mechanic weren't enough to find it, especially not on prototypes like this.  But she still didn't understand what they were doing on a simple filmset.  Except for a simple life-fire test to see if they could stay hidden, she couldn't think of anything.  And if that was the case, they had failed.  For now she would take the money, but she would warn her teammates and she would try some discreet inquiries to try and find a reason why someone with that kind of resources was interested in a simple film.  While it was a big budget film, there were many movies with that kind of budget.

First she checked if her window or one of her teammates' windows gave out on the street, so she could check on the bin, or at least have her dragonfly drone keep an eye out.  If there were no windows on the street that she could use, she would have the drone sit on the roof and look at it that way.  With its chameleon coating and improved sensor suite, it was ideally suited for this kind of work.

She didn't go to the indicated dustbin directly, but first turned right, went to the crossing a bit further and crossed the street there, before coming back.  All the while she was looking to see if she could spot someone or a drone hanging around, keeping an eye on that particular dustbin or on her.

[spoiler]
I'll just do one perception check.  If I spot someone, I record this person or drone with my cybereyes to check with me facial recognition or vehicle recognition software later.
intuition 4 + perception 3 + vision enhancement 2 + actively looking 3 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3636425/)
[/spoiler]

Arriving at the dustbin about five minutes after leaving the hotel, she looked in.  Normally there should be money there, probably in the form of credsticks, as she assumed those who wanted their drones back didn't want to leave a datatrail.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-09-12/0601:47>

Just as Panther opened the container holding the drones,they started to move. At first they moved randomly, as if they wanted to orient-themselves in the new surroundings, then, not a minute after releasing them, they all calmed down and started to move in an orderly fashion out of the bin. Even though Panther had more then 2 pairs of eyes looking around, she never saw anyone standing out. at least no one she would think of being in control of the small bugs.

[spoiler]Matrix perception
if you want ::) [/spoiler]

The drones started to crawl out of the trash bin and started to make their way to the drain of the street, it was just a meter away still the drones took a while to get there and be out of the eye view. as the last one vanished from view, Panther got a message from the same number >Check the ceiling on the bus stop. The cred-stick is magnetically attached there. the rest you will be given as soon as we check the drones.<

[spoiler=if you do not do anything else]You find it easily, there are 15k in the stick right now, if you get more, you are not sure, but you were not sure you will get this much until now.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-09-12/1551:49>

She quickly found the credstick.  That was a start.  Now she just had to see if they would show with the rest of the money.  She didn't know where the drones went, but they weren't her problem anymore.

[spoiler]
matrix perception (in AR this time, as I don't think falling over in the middle of the street will be a good idea  :o ):
analyse 6 + computer 4 =10 (10d6.hits(5) =3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3646165/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-12-12/1748:49>

[spoiler]

Quote from: farothel on <08-09-12/1551:49>

She quickly found the credstick.  That was a start.  Now she just had to see if they would show with the rest of the money.  She didn't know where the drones went, but they weren't her problem anymore.

[spoiler]
matrix perception (in AR this time, as I don't think falling over in the middle of the street will be a good idea  :o ):
analyse 6 + computer 4 =10 (10d6.hits(5) =3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3646165/)
[/spoiler]

[/spoiler]
Panther noticed a some signals coming from the sewer, but as she tried to take a look in the matrix they already were gone, in the real world acces to the sewers was not in sight, if you do not pack enough of explosives to make one, so it seemed this lead is gone, whether they will be true to their word she would know soon enough.

As panther joined the others in the hotel lobby Freya had just ordered her friends Night-sky to pick them up, and started to discus the latest fashion with Rafa, it seemed he is listening to a whole different language, and just nodding so that he does not lose some points on the girls, everyone ignored Caretaker's suggestions on Voodoo elements in Rafa's new Holo-wear, it seemed everyone is a bit peaceful, as exempting the Rats this was a rather peaceful day, but it was not yet at an end.

The evening can begin ......

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-12-12/1805:25>

There’s only one road you can take to The End of the World and the Nightsky takes it with a unprecedented care, the sip of your champagne or the beverage of your choice does not even feel the long stretched cars movement, that's comfort of the highest class.  After the twin quakes, what used to be a through road and intersection became a dead end overlooking a twenty-five-meter cliff face. That evening, you drive up the winding road into the Hollywood hills. Up here, the haze and light pollution blocks your view of the stars, but below, Los Angeles looks just as pretty as any galaxy. After ten minutes, you arrive on a stretch of road that ends in a cul-de-sac on a cliff. There are several other cars here; expensive looking cars, but not pimped out. The view is breathtaking, with an unobstructed look over L.A. A warm breeze takes the slight chill out of the night air. Off to the far right is the Hollywood sign.

The End of the World is a high-class, single-story building. The grounds are dark, except for subdued yellow lighting along the sidewalk and over the door. The building is perched partially over the edge with serious reinforcement. As you approach the club, two “walls” step out of the shadows. One of these burly troll security guards lights a cigarette, illuminating his face. Apparently even the guards go for a little cosmetic surgery. The lighting over the door brightens a little so you can now see both guards well enough.

“Invitations please,” asks the first guard. As you present the invitation, there’s a loud buzz in the distance followed by a pop and flash of light.

“Glitterati drone,” says the second guard in answer to your unspoken question.

“Go on in, Ladies, gentleman,” says the first guard, opening the door and handing back the invitation.

Inside, you see that the place has a classy look with brown colors and faux-wood furniture. This contrasts with the placement of jagged black stripes and irregular black spots. The AR has two overlay channels. One replaces the black with a view of the aftermath of the quakes from the perspective inside the club. The other is a present-day view. Looks like the place was in fairly bad shape after the quake, and someone recorded the moment. Many people wander around; waiters serve entrees and drinks while the guests circulate among dozens of sitting areas. You can see Alexi Summers, who just brought out a new line of urban tribal for Evo, and Anthony Pardes with an armful of women. The other guests acknowledge your existence with cool greetings and empty small talk. Some coments are wasted on Rafa's appearance, even more on Caretakers Tetoos, though most people do not waste as much as a word on people the see not as equels. Apparently you aren’t high enough on the Pito scale for a full conversation. You overhear tidbits of conversations: producers throwing out ideas for the next blockbuster, an assortment of rumors, and a slightly heated argument over whether Teiko’s next album, Lollipop Dreams, will beat out Chrisy Daee’s Sunny Daee at this year’s awards. A gentleman in a gray suit and dark green tie
approaches you. He hands you a card with a familiar logo. It says “Andre Guiles, Media Arts manager, Charisma Associates.”

“Evening. I’m Guiles - I’ve heard you are on retainer with Fermin,” he says. “Can I have a private word with you to discuss additional business?”

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <11-13-12/0738:09>

Yes.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-13-12/0945:44>

Rafa felt more and more out of place every step he took and every voice he heard. He didn't like the outfit the girls had picked out for his holowear to project, even though they'd assured him it looked great and fashionable he suspected they'd intentionally put in some details that drew people's attention and made them make those irritating comments. The fact that below the projection, he was wearing what looked like a catsuit didn't do much to help.

He grew increasingly annoyed every time he overheard the pompous airheads around him talk about the next movie or the newest pop sensation as if it the world revolved around it. You'd think that flashy AR with the quake overlay'd make them pull their heads out of their asses for a while and make them realise there are more important than their fake little world. But they all probably had their own AR projections making the entire world look like fluffy pink clouds with cute little dancing stars and giggling ponies bouncing around.

He was more than relieved when "Andre Guiles" offered them a chance to go somewhere more private and voiced his agreement with Caretaker by shrugging his shoulders and saying "What he said."
Rafa looked at the card that was offered them as if it came from another planet and asked "So, what's a Media Arts Manager do, anyways?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-13-12/1336:02>

Panther was dressed in a scarlet cocktail dress from Zoé.  It contrasted nicely with her white hair and ebony skin.  At the party she made small talk with some people, while running a constant pito feed.  While she might not be all that well connected, she still was here in between the people that were. And she could use the fact that a lot of the well connected people blocked requests from people without certain connectivity as a bonus.  From her they could get the feed they couldn't get from other people here.  And large numbers of followers also brought the rating up.  For now she kept the feed life, but she had written a script to put a 1 minute delay on her feed and she had given that script to all of her team members.  that way they could put a delay on feeds if necessary.

She had just gotten a drink (something light) when Andre Guiles showed up.
"Please lead the way, Mr. Guiles," she said.

[spoiler]
OOC: I won't put a feed out from the private conversation, of course, but everything in the club for me is fair game (and I doubt I'm the only one).
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-13-12/1425:20>

Andre looked at the speakers, not with disgust or from a higher position as most tonight but more with a interest, at least something towards that direction, upon Rafas question he replies "Mister Rafa, if i am not mistaken, i have many responsibilities towards my clients, one of them we will discus tonight." then he turns and leads you off and down a hallway to a room guarded by a man and a hulking mastiff. Almost everything inside the room is black, with only a partial non-black frame. In the middle is a set of tables and chairs—sturdy, functional, and not at all comfortable. One thing you notice coming in this room is the lack of the matrix here, even Panthers strong signal can not reach the node just outside the doors

Once everybody’s seated, he continues, “I have something that needs to be taken care of with the maximum discretion: the retrieval of an item for my client. Fermin and I have discussed this, and we agreed that I can pay you for this job in addition to your retainer. Would you be interested in a arrangement like that?”

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-13-12/1442:36>

Getting paid twice? This smells fishy already.
Rafa shifted on his seat but kept his mouth shut. This was a moment to be professional... and he knew he'd take the job regardless of how much he suspected foul play.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <11-14-12/0424:40>

Yes. Caretaker's eyes again lost their whites and turned into black wells.

[spoiler]
casting Analyze Truth spell @ Force 4
Magic(5) + Spellcasting(5) ->   10d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3783315/)
I got 2 DV to soak which I get over with buying hits.

I'll make a standard perception roll against Andre
Intuition(4) + Perception(4) + Mentor Spirit(2) + Actively Looking(3) + Visual Enhancement(3) -> 16d6.hits(5)=7 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3783314/)

Is there anything curious about his behaviour (psychology knowledge, boosted by the astral perception and detect truth)?
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-14-12/1221:34>

"Getting paid twice," Panther said, "you can safely assume we're interested.  But I would like to have a couple more details before entering in an agreement that looks too good to be true.  No offence, it's just that this whole runner-paranoia thing has some truth to it."

She looked at Freya.  She had been able to get the pay to double the last time they did negotiations, maybe she could do this time as well.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-14-12/1420:03>

Freya had chosen an emerald green dress from Zoe for the evening. And a very interesting hairdressing which shoved her caramelblonde hair from a different edge. She felt great and she was absolutely happy with the fact that Phil had sent them such a posh vehicle for the travel to the venue. We will fit in, that's the most important thing in here - to fit in, at least visually, she thought as she looked at her teammates, especially Rafa. He looked different in his holosuit. Fashionable and quite posh. Good job, Freya whispered to Panther.

As they arrived in the End of the Worl, she was already feeling excited about the party. This is a place for her. A perfect way of spending time, socializing and getting new aquintances.

Pleased to meet you Mr.Guiles, Freya said in her honeystyle voice, Please, show us the way. As they were waalking to the room, she was trying to remember where she had heard the name - Andre Guiles. His face seemed familiar, but she couldn't recall where from. The room looked strange, but she had heard about rooms which blocked any signals. Phil had mentioned once in a conversation. And this meant that Guiles is having a very serious matter to talk about. We have to be very careful, this won't be a peace of cake, she thought. Or maybe it will as these people tend to exagerate their problems and make a fly into an elefant or something...

Freya listened very carefully to Mr.Guiles. The offer seemed to be tricky - too good to be simple. Nobody gives such a money for nothing, that's how it usually goes. So, if he wants us, he has to pay more or at least guarantee some extra benefits. Freya caught Panther's look and continued: Well, your offer sounds very tempting, but I am quite sure that things are not that easy, are they? So, please tell us more about the assignment. As you know, we already have a work to do! But I'm sure we all are interested. The question is about the nature of your needs and our benefits from completing that. I suppose you understand what I mean. She smiled at Mr.Guiles.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-14-12/1424:34>

@Sent
[spoiler]The man Looks nervous, no not he is trembling inside as if he would be fearing for his life, in his aura there is fear as well, he is saying the truth all the way trough the conversation,
on a physical level, you can see that he has not been sleeping for a while, even his cloth, if cared and freshened up still show signs of second day use.
(i assume you share this with the whole team ?)[/spoiler]
"Very well." Andre nodes and moves on.

“You’ve no doubt heard of Christy Daee—four Grammys for Best Album, four for Best Female Vocals, two for Best Sim Performance. A few days ago, Ms. Daee got caught in a compromising video that could seriously undermine her career. I’ve already started a cleanup process, but yesterday miss Daee received a blackmail letter. It was easy enough to identify the blackmailer as Bacchus from the A-Kidz gang. The A-Kidz are a local gang, and like most gangs they have their own P2.0 show—theirs is called Gang Life. Charisma Associates is constantly watched over by newshounds, and I can’t trust anyone in town not to post this on their Pito, so you’re in the best position to retrieve this video, not being from around here.”

“I don’t believe the video is stored on any networked location, otherwise it would’ve already hit the streets. My people are already allocated if it does get released, but that’s more money than I hope to lay out. I’m authorized to pay you two grand apiece for the retrieval of the video, to bring it back to me before it goes the public. Contact this number when you have it, and I’ll meet you back at Studio 8.”

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-14-12/1437:08>

A gang with a Pito rating, Panther thought, what the hell is this for a town.  Well, at least it meant she would have to do something to get it out of whatever system it was put in.  While gangers with a pito show probably had a couple of tech savvy members to do some editing and stuff, she should be able to get them down.  And if all else failed they could still say to Rafa that the computer system had insulted him.  A computer in a million pieces shouldn't be able to hold much data.

"Should we take the job, we're still allowed to put the mission itself on our feeds, right," she asked, "without specifying what exactly we're doing there."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-14-12/1444:06>

Tell us a bit more about the gang and their pito show! And what is more important - who else was on the video with Ms.Daee? Or was she alone?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-14-12/1452:13>

Rafa chuckled when Andre mentioned their pay. "A whopping two thousand a head to prevent you from having to spend hundreds of thousands on damage control in order to save little miss starlet's career which will bring in millions and millions in the future? Ain't you generous.", he remarked sarcastically.

"How'd these kids get the video anyways, and what're they asking from ya?"

Quote from: OOC

Ninja'd twice!
Anyhow, he'll ask that somewhere in the conversation unless it's answered in the previous questions.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-14-12/1652:27>

Quote from: farothel on <11-14-12/1437:08>

A gang with a Pito rating, Panther thought, what the hell is this for a town.  Well, at least it meant she would have to do something to get it out of whatever system it was put in.  While gangers with a pito show probably had a couple of tech savvy members to do some editing and stuff, she should be able to get them down.  And if all else failed they could still say to Rafa that the computer system had insulted him.  A computer in a million pieces shouldn't be able to hold much data.

"Should we take the job, we're still allowed to put the mission itself on our feeds, right," she asked, "without specifying what exactly we're doing there."

@Panther
"As long as it can not be related to us or miss Daee, you are free to publish any content you see for appropriated, but i would encourage to do it after your contract in studio 8 expires, as, in a way, it still binds us together, and we do not need the extra publicity it will create."

Quote from: Caramelle on <11-14-12/1444:06>

Tell us a bit more about the gang and their pito show! And what is more important - who else was on the video with Ms.Daee? Or was she alone?

Quote from: Xzylvador on <11-14-12/1452:13>

Rafa chuckled when Andre mentioned their pay. "A whopping two thousand a head to prevent you from having to spend hundreds of thousands on damage control in order to save little miss starlet's career which will bring in millions and millions in the future? Ain't you generous.", he remarked sarcastically.

"How'd these kids get the video anyways, and what're they asking from ya?"

Quote from: OOC

Ninja'd twice!
Anyhow, he'll ask that somewhere in the conversation unless it's answered in the previous questions.

@Rafa
"This is Damage control, if we do not stop this from reaching the public there will be no millions, and either it's you i pay it or another group, but i had preferred it to be someone who is not from here, who is not addicted to fame, and Fermin assured you are trustworthy." Andre snapped back at Rafa, before collecting himself, this man has been under a lot of pressure, and he could break any moment.

 @Freya and @Rafa
A deep breath and Andre put on his indifferent face once again and went on explaining the situation. "To be totally honest i know almost nothing about the gang it self, and their show.  As for the content of the video, I can assure you that she was alone, but what exactly has been filmed i will not divulge."

"I will tell you how it happened  and you might put the puzzle together for yourself as we did not have the time to do it ourselves and Mis Daee is not forthcoming with the information."

"The day before yesterday Miss Daee was going out with some friends to various parties starting at around 10 p.m. but to our dismay she was separated from her security at Cadillac Avenue in the West Side at around two in the morning. Her security detail was quite new to his position so he made a mistake and Mis Daee lost him easily.

At 2:30 a.m., security picked up her commlink signal and found her unconscious off Robertson Boulevard in a dive of a motel called the Cinderblock.  Security got her out of the motel without being detected by drones by using one of her impersonators at a shopping mall. As far as i know There weren't any guests at the Cinderblock, but apparently Bacchus was in the area. or how else would he have some footage from Miss Daee.

So what do you say?"

[spoiler]
Andree Neg test threshold roll 9d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3784366/)
 each net hit gives 250$ max 5 so max Freya can get out of it is 1250 in cash :)

you are free to keep asking Q's :)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-14-12/1701:51>

"When's the deadline on the blackmail expire, what time've we got to work with here before ya think they'll leak it?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-14-12/1845:28>

Quote from: Xzylvador on <11-14-12/1701:51>

"When's the deadline on the blackmail expire, what time've we got to work with here before ya think they'll leak it?"

" he said he would call Miss Daee with the conditions tomorrow after noon, it's safe to assume until then it is safe to act. more we will know only after this call is made."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-16-12/1417:20>

Well, dear Mr.Guiles, as I see the whole situation - you still have a lot more advantages than we do! And if we will succeed in getting that video, Ms.Daee's career will continue to bring you lots and lots of money! The only thing we can get out of this situation is trouble...I suppose you understand that... Freya said in her honey-sweet voice with an absolutely charming smile on her face. The guy is on the edge - he could break down any moment, why shouldn't I press on him a bit more, maybe we could still get some use out of it, she thought to herself with a bit of evil grin in her mind.

[spoiler]Freya's roll of good-luck :)
17d6.hits(5) → [5,5,2,1,2,2,3,3,5,2,4,4,5,2,1,2,1] = (4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3787169/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-16-12/1807:39>

... There is silence in the room ....

"Good." Andre finally breaks it "I can add 250$ each from my own pocket but there  is no way i can get Horizon to put more money themselves"

"But there is one more condition i would like to ask of you," Andre stops for a brief moment collecting his thoughts, "One Of the Bodyguards has voiced interest to rectify his mistake, " He turns to the wall next to him and by a push of a button opens a hidden door " Ahuechei, come here, you will work with these associates and remember you this is your last chance!" A Elf in a black Suite enters the room, you notice tribal tattoos.

[spoiler]Welcome a addition to the team for one, and hopefully for a few other missions Sparkling Dragonfly (http://forums.shadowrun4.com/index.php?action=profile;u=65304)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-17-12/0316:36>

Quote from: Kouryuu on <11-16-12/1807:39>

"But there is one more condition i would like to ask of you," Andre stops for a brief moment collecting his thoughts, "One Of the Bodyguards has voiced interest to rectify his mistake, " He turns to the wall next to him and by a push of a button opens a hidden door " Ahuechei, come here, you will work with these associates and remember you this is your last chance!" A Elf in a black Suite enters the room, you notice tribal tattoos.

Well, well... I wonder what other surprises you have prepared for us... Freya thought to herself.

Hello there! Maybe you could introduce yourself? Seems that we'll be forced to spend some time together... Freya asked with an icy edge to her otherwise lovely voice.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-17-12/0630:01>

"Oh great, we're gonna be babysitters for failed bodyguards now?", Rafa mumbled under his breath. "This guy better carry his own weight."

[spoiler]He didn't say it really loud, more mumbling to himself (and possibly Caretaker sitting next to him), everyone can choose for him/herself whether they heard it or not (or roll audio perception if you don't wanna choose)
This does NOT reflect my personal thoughts, by the way, only Rafa's on a grumpy day. Gonna be fun to see you prove your worth, Dragonfly ;)
Welcome to the team! :)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-17-12/1509:46>

Panther looked at the bodyguard.  They would have to restyle him a bit, he was too much Hollywood.  If they wanted to be inconspicious, he would have to change into something else.  She had a quick look at his commlink.

[spoiler]
matrix perception on the new guy's commlink:
matrix perception: computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5) =3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3789168/)
I want firewall, response, system

perception from OOC topic
intuition 4 + perception 3 =7 (7d6.hits(5) =3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3789171/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <11-17-12/1721:59>

Caretaker stood up.
I think you should calm down Andre... we will take care of this situation ... obviously, but I think you should stop and think if this is the life you want to have...

I can see this stress is taking it's toll on your spirit, you seem to be affraid, fearfull, you haven't had sex in quite a time, nor eaten anything so to speak... is this PeeToo that important for you?

keep that nuyen you wanted to pay me from your pocket ... eat something, take a shower, get laid


There is a strong hint in his tone, that everybody should give up the additional money from this poor P2 slave. He will need them on his new way of happier life.

[spoiler]
it's just a force 1 influence spell.
spellcasting(5) + specialization(2) + magic(5) + focus(3) -> 15d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3789426/)
DV: 1, resisted on buying hits.
Resisted with Willpower.

the perception roll during going out: Intuition(4) + Perception(4) + Mentor Spirit(2) + Actively Looking(3) + Visual Enhancement(3) -> 16d6.hits(5)=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3789441/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <11-17-12/1730:48>

Quote from: Xzylvador on <11-17-12/0630:01>

"Oh great, we're gonna be babysitters for failed bodyguards now?", Rafa mumbled under his breath. "This guy better carry his own weight."

You'll make a pretty couple Caretaker eeriely winked eye in humor. (the eye is still black form the spell, and there is a white tattoo on the eyelid, winking looked like a small white crawling bug blinked in and out).

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-17-12/1732:38>

That waiting outside the door  and listening to the muted voices to barter over the job had been an unwelcome tension. Every time that sweet female voice would chime in pointing at a possible advantage his blood pressure rose a little. It was SO annoying! It was as if she was stalling, and Ahuechey hated stalling. But at the same time he admired her resilience. If only he had the same resourcefulness and impudence when negotiating his own salary...

Finally, the door opened and he stepped inside... Only to be met by four pairs of distrustful eyes. Oddly enough, it set him at ease. It was only natural to be distrustful, he was staring back at them just the same way. A friendly greeting would be screaming: FALSE!!! at him in a situation like this and would be putting him on edge. He saw the ork mumble something under his breath and regretted immediately not wearing his earbuds.

Ahuechei took a relaxed military posture and after acknowledging Andre with a nod, turned towards the others. His eyes narrowed as the dwarf spoke to Andre, and he forced down  a smile that was threatening to turn the corners of his mouth upwards. Whatever those folks were, the dwarf's advice to Andre was a sound one.

He cleared his throat.

Greetings. I am Ahuechei, he said shortly, with a Spanish accent to his speech.

[spoiler]Thank you for the welcome! Let's have some fun together![/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-18-12/0458:04>

Quote from: Sentinemodo on <11-17-12/1721:59>

Caretaker stood up.
I think you should calm down Andre... we will take care of this situation ... obviously, but I think you should stop and think if this is the life you want to have...

I can see this stress is taking it's toll on your spirit, you seem to be affraid, fearfull, you haven't had sex in quite a time, nor eaten anything so to speak... is this PeeToo that important for you?

keep that nuyen you wanted to pay me from your pocket ... eat something, take a shower, get laid


There is a strong hint in his tone, that everybody should give up the additional money from this poor P2 slave. He will need them on his new way of happier life.

[spoiler]
it's just a force 1 influence spell.
spellcasting(5) + specialization(2) + magic(5) + focus(3) -> 15d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3789426/)
DV: 1, resisted on buying hits.
Resisted with Willpower.

the perception roll during going out: Intuition(4) + Perception(4) + Mentor Spirit(2) + Actively Looking(3) + Visual Enhancement(3) -> 16d6.hits(5)=8 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3789441/)
[/spoiler]

What the hell are you talking about? We are not a charity institution, you know! And some of us really need some money! That's why we are going for trouble - to earn some money! What a stupid idea - to give it away just for some idiotic charity!!! Freya hissed at Caretaker. This idea of giving away money made her irritated. I'm trying to do my best to get them bigger income and this is what I get??? Idiot!!!! Who cares about that P2 moron!

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-18-12/0500:06>

One of you too, Freya said, pointing at Andre and Ahuechei, it would be very useful for a quick result to know more details of the events which happened that "dreadful evening" Ms.Daee got into trouble.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-18-12/0532:12>

Quote from: Caramelle on <11-18-12/0458:04>

What the hell are you talking about? We are not a charity institution, you know! And some of us really need some money! That's why we are going for trouble - to earn some money! What a stupid idea - to give it away just for some idiotic charity!!! Freya hissed at Caretaker. This idea of giving away money made her irritated. I'm trying to do my best to get them bigger income and this is what I get??? Idiot!!!! Who cares about that P2 moron!

"He only said something about his own money," Panther wispered to Freya, "and what he does with it is his problem, not yours."

Then she turned to the new arrival.
"Buenas noches, o si ya digo buenos días, señor Ahuechei," she said in good, but accented Spanish before switching back to English, "so, besides being a bodyguard, what are you good at?  You know, for tactical purposes we need to know where to put everybody."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-18-12/0535:53>

Rafa almost spit out his drink trying to contain his laugh at Caretaker' reply to his comment. But there wasn't the tiniest chance he was going to give up the extra money, he still felt they were being cheaped out.
"If you care about this guy getting laid that much, maybe we should leave you two alone?", he whispered to the voodoo man in reply.

He didn't bother trying to hide his doubts about the newcomer, but having grown up in an all-Latino gang, Rafa's doubts were slightly lowered by the bodyguards appearance. So he greeted him in his native language. "¡Hola, amigo."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-18-12/0542:30>

Quote from: Caramelle on <11-18-12/0500:06>

One of you too, Freya said, pointing at Andre and Ahuechei, it would be very useful for a quick result to know more details of the events which happened that "dreadful evening" Ms.Daee got into trouble.

the bikering and the inner stress between CareTaker and Freya made Andre uncomfortable.

"All I care right now is that you get your job done," he looks at Freya "and i have told you all you should know about that evening. I hope the trust Fermin and miss Pandora is not wasted on you."
with that said Andre went out of the room. on the  way out Andre gives Ahuechei a Hard lood look.

@sent [spoiler]he is not lying, but you get the feeling that he avoids to talk about something, he got a bit fearful when Freya started to iquire about the evening, when the footage was taken.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-18-12/0642:21>

Quote from: farothel on <11-18-12/0532:12>

"He only said something about his own money," Panther wispered to Freya, "and what he does with it is his problem, not yours."

Yes, you're right, Freya whispered back to Panther, that guy just gets very irritating sometimes...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-18-12/0829:02>

Ahuechei frowned hearing the heated argument between the members of the group he was being attached to. It looked to hem, there was no apparent leader, and without a strong leader things tended to get chaotic. His only hope was that when it came down to action, or even battle, these four would know their places and what was expected of each and every one of them.

Hearing the sounds of his native language lifted his spirit.

Buenas tardes señorita, es un placer conocerle, bowing slightly, he addressed the beautiful dark-skinned elf who seemed the most welcoming. He couldn't take his eyes off the contrast between her ebony skin and white hair. He had never seen such a combination, and the impression was intensified when one took a longer look at her equally white eyes.

Hola, que tal, his response to the ork was much less formal, mirroring the former ones attitude.

Ahuechei continued addressing the both of them, as the angry lady was apparently too furious with the funny dwarf to expect to turn her attention to him.

I can pilot both ground and air craft, and I have some medical skills, he explained briefly without getting in detail. Come the time, there would be opportunities to elaborate.

Ahuechei caught the glance Andreas gave him, but didn't feel like responding, so he just let it slip.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-18-12/0921:51>

As Andre left, Freya had already calmed down about Caretaker's magnificent speech and started to think about the new mission. It would be useful to find out what happened that evening and Andre wasn' t willing to tell. But Ahuechei is a bodyguard, he might have heard or seen something. So she turned to him friendly: Hey, welcome on-board! Seems we'll have to work together eventually. And your skills are great, very useful! At least those some you have mentioned. There will be more, I guess. Well, have you heard or seen something connected with Ms.Daee' s case? Andre wasn't very talkative...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-19-12/1349:03>

[spoiler]

Quote from: Xzylvador on <11-19-12/0349:01>

Gang knowledge (7d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3792147/) to see what, if anything, Rafa knows about the A-Kidz Gang or Bacchus. Might be he's heard about 'em.Looking at their P2 profile and history too.

Assume that you give the info to all, if not then state so in the roll, or do you have other prepositions to make legwork faster :)[/spoiler]
Gangs, they come in all shapes and colors, some are better knows some, you will never hear about. A-Kidz and Bacchus you have heard off, your typical Booster gang, rich parents rowdy kids, a lot of cyberware and the attitude only money can make.
a few things come to mind that are not common knowledge, gut your friend has told you what he heard from a friend.
You faintly remember that  Bacchus is the son of an energy baron, who owns the Sunlink power grid bringing power to both San Diego and Los Angeles and that Horizon has been footing the bill for A-kidz part of the payment for their P2.0 reality show, which is called A Gang’s Life.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-19-12/1457:07>

Rafa told the group what he knew about the A-Kidz. Despite it being useful information, he was almost embarrassed knowing about them. "So yeah, just some things I picked up and somehow managed to get stuck, you know. I don't give a flying fuck about these kind of wanna-be rich kids. Pathetic bunch of useless drekheads who think the crap SINless folks in the Barrens have to go through in order to survive is cool and exciting, up until the moment they get bored with it and simply go back to their warm homes, cozy beds and fancy foods. Really hope we get to rough up these pricks."

[spoiler]The pito show, does it update weekly, daily, hourly? Can it be used to find out where they're hanging out? Or can it be traced or something? <nudge Panther>[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-19-12/1616:11>

Quote from: Xzylvador on <11-19-12/1457:07>

Rafa told the group what he knew about the A-Kidz. Despite it being useful information, he was almost embarrassed knowing about them. "So yeah, just some things I picked up and somehow managed to get stuck, you know. I don't give a flying fuck about these kind of wanna-be rich kids. Pathetic bunch of useless drekheads who think the crap SINless folks in the Barrens have to go through in order to survive is cool and exciting, up until the moment they get bored with it and simply go back to their warm homes, cozy beds and fancy foods. Really hope we get to rough up these pricks."

[spoiler]The pito show, does it update weekly, daily, hourly? Can it be used to find out where they're hanging out? Or can it be traced or something? <nudge Panther>[/spoiler]

Seems possible that Ms.Daee could know some of those guys not knowing they are from a gang... I'll get to the party and try to find out something from some social talking... I'm kinda good at that, Freya said to others and stood up ready to go and conquer the world of showbiz.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-19-12/1642:49>

Panther was already doing that, trying to find their feed and going from there to unravel their lives.  It was like a sweater: once you had a thread you could start unraveling it.  She started from their Pito feed and also started up some extra searches on her favourite news nodes, as they might have been in the news.
"I'll go out there mingle a bit," she said, "I can do a basic search now, and I'll do a more in-dept one later tonight."
She still wanted to see some more people at the party, and maybe have a couple of drinks.

[spoiler]
OOC: I'm not sure if it's applicable, but I have matrix gangs knowledge.  They do have a heavy matrix presence, so it might be.  Kour, your call
intiution 4 + matrix gangs 2 =6 (6d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3792781/) (not that I will know much).

Searching on the matrix (datasearch).  I don't know the interval, but I'm not going to be looking for more than about 1 hour or so, at least at the moment.  Let me know the interval and I'll do some extra searches back in the hotel.
electronics (group) 4 + browse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=5, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=1, 10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3792784/)
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Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-19-12/1654:25>

"You girls's just kidding, right? We've got maybe until tomorrow afternoon to get this job done and you ladies think the best thing to do is staying here all night partying?" Rafa shook his head in disbelief.
"I mean, I get that this is like some wet dream come true for some girls, all dressed up, livin' large, partying with high society and all that crap, but we've got a job to do. We should be hitting the streets and getting our hands dirty. We've got names, we've got an address... Shit, I can dance like the best o'ya, but my moves are a lot smoother with some money in my pockets, you know what I'm saying?" He looked at Caretaker and Ahuechei with something like desperation in his eyes.
Most of all, Rafa just wanted to get the hell away from these snobs before he couldn't restrain himself anymore and broke some posh bastards nose.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-20-12/0203:05>

Ahuechei shook his head. He completely agreed with the ork, to his knowledge, there had been far too much partying already.

Be careful, he advised his new companions, do  not underestimate this gang. I have no idea how exactly they got to Miss Daee, but they had been laying in wait for her. That is for sure. Whether she knew them before, or they just met that night when she slipped away from me, I cannot know, but I suspect she knew perfectly wel where she was going that night. Perhaps a glamurous party was simply not enough for her. When I found her... He hesitated for a moment, casting a look around. When I found her, she was heavily intoxicated. And there wasn't just alcohol involved, as far as I could tell.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-20-12/0356:39>

Rafa pretended to be shocked. "One of these goddeses has weaknesses and flaws just like a normal person?! Impossible!", he squeeled, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "But damned, now I really want to watch that footage."
He shrugged his shoulders. ""But there ain't no way their parents money and wanna-be lifestyle compares to the kind of training you can get on the streets. These posers will be pushovers, trust me. Anyhow, looks like the ladies already made up their minds. Guess I better find me a new drink."

Stepping outside, Rafa noticed one of the drones not act quite like the others. It seemed to be following them specifically, not just taking images of anyone who left the building.
@Team: "One o' these drones is tailing us. I got 100 nuyen that says I can take it out with a single blow. Any takers? I'll even let you choose which limb I use."

[spoiler] Rafa's mad dancing moves. (14d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3793566/)
--- Second part is assuming we stay for an hour and a half to let Freya do her thing and Panther run her searches and then step outside. ---
--- Also assuming I'm picturing these drones right. Billiard-ball-sized drones zooming around like flies on a dungheap. ---
--- If either of these assumptions is wrong, I'll delete/correct. ---

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-20-12/1331:54>

Quote from: Xzylvador on <11-19-12/1654:25>

"You girls's just kidding, right? We've got maybe until tomorrow afternoon to get this job done and you ladies think the best thing to do is staying here all night partying?" Rafa shook his head in disbelief.
"I mean, I get that this is like some wet dream come true for some girls, all dressed up, livin' large, partying with high society and all that crap, but we've got a job to do. We should be hitting the streets and getting our hands dirty. We've got names, we've got an address... Shit, I can dance like the best o'ya, but my moves are a lot smoother with some money in my pockets, you know what I'm saying?" He looked at Caretaker and Ahuechei with something like desperation in his eyes.
Most of all, Rafa just wanted to get the hell away from these snobs before he couldn't restrain himself anymore and broke some posh bastards nose.

You shouldn' t worry that much, Rafa! It won't take more than an hour or two! We know perfectly well that there is job to be done... I just want to use this opportunity to find out who the hell is that Daee-girl and these people might know some useful stuff and they might be drunk by now so quite talkative, Freya smiled at him, knowing that it wouldn't count at all, but anyway - there was no use of quarelling amongst the group anyway.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-20-12/1335:06>

Quote from: Xzylvador on <11-20-12/0356:39>

Stepping outside, Rafa noticed one of the drones not act quite like the others. It seemed to be following them specifically, not just taking images of anyone who left the building.
@Team: "One o' these drones is tailing us. I got 100 nuyen that says I can take it out with a single blow. Any takers? I'll even let you choose which limb I use."

Sounds like fun - why not! I'll put 100 nuyen saying you will miss it in just one blow! Freya giggled.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-20-12/1425:05>

"Maybe I can break into it first and see who owns it and why it's following us," Panther said, When I'm done with that, Rafa can still shoot it.  Just drive around a bit until I've done my job, okay?"

She first did an assessment of the drone, checking out what it looked like.

[spoiler]
First, I'm not sure if it's needed, detect hidden node.  According to p230 it's a electronic warfare+scan (4) test if I know where it should be (and I do, as I can see it).
electronic warfare 4 + scan 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5) =4, 10d6.hits(5) =1, 10d6.hits(5) =2, 10d6.hits(5) =4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3794195/)
I have it after the first roll.

matrix perception (I'm going to look for 4 simple actions):
computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3794198/)
With in total 16 hits, I think I can know just about anything there is to know without actually hacking in.  Mostly I'm interested in it's 4 matrix attributes, the access ID of any users or independent agents, programs running, whether it's encrypted or not
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Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-21-12/0400:48>

The small drone, ignoring the big stars and watching just the team came as a surprise, so after making some bets, Rafa went on to get close to it, you might say that the drone did not really was watching him, but  how much do you know, you can not really tell on a thing that size.

Rafa went out of the way faking a real emergency, in with the nearby bushes would do. his faking would have worked much better if not the paparazzi drones taking so many pictures of him heading to a bush, there might be a sensation next morning, one more what made it so problematic to sneak up to the drone was the fact that the whole ground was littered with fragments of shot down drones, you almost got the feeling that you are walking on thin ice, as there is a cracking noise on each step.

When Rafa is ready to strike the drone, he first verify that Panther has all she wanted, then a very fast and precise roundhouse kick tries to add one more destroyed drone to the collection of this Clubs grass.

[spoiler]
Full Melee Defense
Pilot 5 + Defense 4 + Defense 4 = 13d6.hits(5) = 5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3795279/)[/spoiler] in the last moment the drone manages to avoid being hit, then it starts to fly up - out of the danger zone.

There is a bang!
[spoiler]13d6.hits(5) = 4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3795321/)
Rafa is attacked by the Dalmatian drone.[/spoiler]
Following the attack on Rafa the Clubs defense drones Take off and start rushing the single dalmationa in the sky some 250m above ground.

[spoiler]Roll INI if you want to do something, but the drones are on the run.
Also, Sent do i read correctly you have no Dodge skill, and no Dice in dodge at all?
or is my Chummer just actin out on me :S[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <11-21-12/0952:42>

That was entertaining ... now that we informed people who observe us that we know we're being observed without gaining anything in the process, can we move on?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-21-12/1006:02>

Yes, let's move on. I believe the club's drones will take care of the dalmatian drone. It is a trespassor, after all, Ahuechei kept looking around him for guards coming out to asert the situation. He hoped his presence would keep the security calm.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-21-12/1304:46>

"Something stinks about this," Panther said while she looked over the results, "This is a military grade drone.  Way too much for simple paparazzi.  Let's check the other one."

[spoiler]
Same thing, finding the drone.
electronic warfare 4 + scan 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=5, 10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3795695/)

matrix perception (I'm going to look for 4 simple actions):
computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=5, 10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3795696/)
first thing is to see if the ID is the same as the previous one, then the same things as before (4 matrix attributes, the access ID of any users or independent agents, programs running, whether it's encrypted or not)
[/spoiler]

Next she started a trace on the user.  She wanted to know where all this heavy hardware came from.

[spoiler]
Track.  I've done 10 rolls.  Normally I only need 10 treshold, but you can make it more difficult, so therefore a couple more rolls.  If I succeed and there's a wired connection at the end, I learn the exact location, otherwise it's within about 50metres.  If he uses geo-synchronous satelites, I can't locate him, but then he has a severe lag and I can do all sorts of things without him being able to do something about it.

computer 4 + track 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=5, 10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3795705/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-21-12/1547:27>

"!#@* this!", Rafa shouted while adrenaline, shame and anger flowed through his body, washing away the fear caused by being attacked by with what sounded like a powerful rifle.
First an evening of having to hang around a crowd like that, now not only losing a bet by missing an easy attack but also doing so in front of a dozen camera's! He needed to find a way to save face or he'd die from sheer embarrassment.
He squatted down and leaped towards the escaping drone, his augmented muscles launching him over two and a half meters in the sky. It was barely enough to reach the drone and the small globes erratic movements almost made his grasp miss, but a light touch was all he needed for the gecko surface implanted in his palms to stick to its casing and pull it down with him.
He twisted the thing in his hands so its camera was pointing towards him.
"Eh, you wanna watch what we're doing? Subscribe to our Pito, pinche pendejo. Cost you a lot less than this piece of crap drone!", he said to it while starting to run for cover.

[spoiler]If the thing's got a weapon Rafa can see, he'll try to point it to the ground. Hoping 9 Str is more than what a little eyeball drone can fight. If it looks like it'll be too much trouble, he'll probably try to throw it to the ground and crush it.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-21-12/1627:49>

AS Rafa got the drone, his commlink receives a message >BAD MOVE!< seems Rafa had only been given a second to read the two words as the Small drone starts to buzz, Rafa's hands start to get tingly his hair starts to get static, then there is a discharge of electricity, this drone had what it's known as Anti theft devices, who knew they can be fitted in such a small drone. There is a second message >3< then another >2<
, then one more >1< ....

At the same time Panther receives a message from the same mysterious voice as this morning >Didn't get the memo? Don't touch!< similar messages appear on the other comms as well, except the one of Ahuechi

the security drones are now half way to their destination and open fire on the Dalmatian missing wide, as they are entering firing range.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-21-12/1719:55>

The jolt from the small drone angered Rafa even further, or at least it would have, had it not been powerful to stun an elephant.
He threw the thing away from him towards the ground, shouting something along the lines of "Panther, shut that %$"@ thing down or it's gonna blow!". Though as dazed and confused as he was from the shock, he wasn't really sure if the words came out of his mouth correctly or if he was even right about the fact that is would blow up.
Through sheer willpower, the ork managed to stay upright and running, uncertain whether he was running in the right direction but for the moment, not giving a damn.

[spoiler]Uhm... ouch!
Resist 10S(e):6 Body + Impact 12/2 (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3796096/) 7S = Pain!
Resist secondary effect: 6 Body + 4 Will + 6 Half Impact (16d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3796106/) At least he's not lying down and drooling himself on camera.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-22-12/0203:54>

As soon as Rafa grabbed the drone and it shocked him, Panther ducked behind the nearest available cover that looked as it could hold the explosion from the amount of explosives that could be packed into the little drone.

"Time for desperate measures," she muttered as she called up the little drone in her AR window.  The big one she left alone for now.  It could have shot them all if it wanted to and it hadn't.  Besides it was probably occupied with the club drones for now.

[spoiler]
Spoof command.  I have the ID of the controller, which is a requirement.  I want to do two things, in order:
-shut down the self destruct
-have it RTB (return to base)
hacking 4 + spoof 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3796717/)

Kour, the drone gets to throw pilot + firewall.  If I score more hits, it does as I say, otherwise it doesn't
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-22-12/0504:33>

The small drone's  engines started to work full thrust to halt the fall, stoll it was not enough, or rather Rafa's throw was so strong that it still hit the ground making a small dent in it's cassing, then it shot right up in the sky again climbing 25m in a second. There was no explosion, juat one more message >Thank you for your cooperation.< appeared on Rafas com.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-22-12/0537:42>

The threat apparently gone, Rafa slowed down his sprint approaching his partners looking very glum, angry and a much less full of energy than usual.
"Not. A. Word.", he grumbled as he wired the money to Freya, stepped into the limo and banged his head into his seats headrest.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-22-12/1226:59>

"Do you really think I find it funny that they apparently can come and go on my 'link as they want," Panther said, "I can tell you guys now, we have very important people interested in us.  Those drones and the ones at the movie studio were above military grade.  I mean they had firewalls like the Zurich-Orbital, which is not something you put on 'just a drone'.  We're going to have to be very careful."

Now she had seen these drones, it reminded her that they still needed to pay her for the others she had returned.  Maybe she ought to send a reminder, but she decided to wait a bit.  First they had to get the doped-up simstar/singer out of trouble.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-22-12/1637:37>

Ahuechei shook his head  while watching the ork's battle with the drone. That one was positively crazy. And he liked that. Crazy people usualoly turned out to be those one could really rely upon, in the end.

And they tended to be more fun.

As the four of them moved towards a nice-looking lime, the red-haired elf paused a little. Was he supposed to stay until the party was over? He decided the party was just about to end anyway, and as he was assigned to this "interesting" group, he might just as well leave with them. The sooner they get to work on retrieving those materials, the better.

The ork looked like he needed some patching-up. Ahuechei saw him get in the limo and bent down to talk to him.

Do you want me to look at that? he motioned towards the burns. I've got my medkit with me, but my bike is further down the street. I can also offer you a lift, unless you prefer the limo.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-22-12/1701:06>

The uncontrollable trembling in his limbs -only one of the effects of being electrocuted- started to subside a bit, making room for a splitting headache.
"Yeah, not gonna pass up on some painkillers... but if you don't mind, I think I'll just sit here and close my eyes for a sec, okay? I can take a simple friggin' taser, but man, this was something different."
He messed around with his eye- and ear implant settings, lowering most of the input to a level that didn't feel like he was being stabbed in the skull by burning needles.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-22-12/1718:24>

OK, hold on, be back in a sec, Ahuechei nodded and went to get his bike.

Soon he was back, atop his red Suzuki Mirage and parked it just behind the limo. Having retrieved his medkit, Ahuechei folded himself in the back seat cursing that damn suit he was forced to wear throughout the process. In a matter of minutes, the medkit had analyzed the burns, and desinfecting spray covered the burns, followed by a cooling gel and pain-relieving patches.

Just drive when ready, I'll follow you on the bike.

[spoiler]Logic 3 + First aid 6 + Medkit 6 (15d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3797613/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-22-12/1729:40>

"Muchas gracias, Ahuechei, eso ayudó mucho."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-23-12/1706:47>

No Business Like Show Business!

After a successful Party you all arrive at the hotel, the way was pleasant, the were still some beverages to be had some insights shared some recordings edited and uploaded, all in all, except the Drone situation it was a rather pleasant evening. Talking about the drones Panther finds a Cred-stick on her pillow in her room with the rest of the promised amount and a chip.

Two days into the trip and you’re already making money and friends; now to look for Bacchus. Funny thing about these Angelinos, it’s like they all have some neuro disorder that makes them want instant gratification and attention. You easily have subscribed to Bacchus blog where he writes almost every detail of his day, finding him will be no problem, but knowing this would he be having the item you are interested on him, if not then where, just hidden or maybe some one is keeping it for him, and there is a kill-switch.

Additionally to the info on Andre, Bacchus, A-Kidz and Miss Daee,
you also know 2 locations 
Cinderblock hotel
Coffin motel Ghouls nest

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-23-12/1837:37>

Rafa's headache had subsided and he felt fit enough to get back in action. Along with the pain, his anger towards Panther slowly ebbed away too, though he was far from happy with her.
"Damnit chica, what the drek were you thinking not telling us about that drone business? If I weren't such a friendly peace-loving guy and you weren't so fine looking_{, or, you know, for the fact that I was groggy and you could probably hack my bank account,} I just might've snapped your neck for almost getting me killed by those things! A heads up like 'Oh, by the way, we're being watched by military grade drones.' sure would've fucking come in handy before I attack a drone with my bare hands... or made a bet on it! You owe me 100 nuyen."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-24-12/0535:05>

Freya was happy to get back to the hotel. She wanted to change for the job - Zoe gown was not a good choise for running... It was just too good to risk and damage it. That would be a real pity. She wore her armor, nice suit (she just couldn' t afford herself to look bad) and put her hair in a simple horsetail. She took both her weapons as well.
Party has been a success - very nice time arround the showbiz people and a new job with a bit of extra money. Not bad at all. I hope Panther have added the new guy to our comlink group, so he can hear our messages... Will have to ask her later.

Ok, now we just have to do some planning...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <11-24-12/1459:18>

I feel stupid in this Tipsy ...  Caretaker looked at himself in the mirror, wearing dark urban explorer jumsuit.
That's because you look stupidly, no class at all, and it's gonna hurt you balls, I can see already it's to tight where it counts, what are you thinking about? The ebony one or that candyhaired white? Tipsy removed a nonexistant piece of dirt from the cylinder and whirled his tail.

I wasn't ... oh shut up, Tipsy! It's getting worse now, damn you.

A little embarassed, Caretaker appeared at the lobby and ordered a drink (crushed quarters of limons on the brown sugar with a burbon and triple sec filled with crushed ice and sparkled limonade) on the room tab, waiting for the rest of the team to arrive and share their plans. Tipsy is sitting in the opposite chair picking in his teeths with an end of the tail.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-24-12/1706:08>

Freya was ready to go downstairs to the lobby. It was not yet the time for the meeting, so she decided to have a drink in the lobby bar and wait there for the others. When she was in the lobby, she saw that Caretaker is already there - sitting at the table with a giant rat... That dwarf is really strange! Sometimes he scares me... Especially in moments like this... And why is he communicating with that THING??? she was confused. Freya went to the bar and ordered a glass of red wine - the real one. She couldn't stand the modified production - that was not a wine, just a piece of junk, impossible to enjoy.

Hey there! May I join your company? Freya smiled at Caretaker.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <11-24-12/1828:03>

Sure honey. Tipsy responded before Caretaker was able to. The rats tail unfold into long straight line and rises slightly. I've kept this spot warm for ya.

The Dwarf looks like someone trying to die out of embarrassment.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-25-12/0409:16>

Freya smiled at Tipsy and said: Thanks dear, but I prefer this one! She sat on the third chair, so that she could see both of them as well as the entrance of the lobby bar. It would be great if somebody else showed up soon...

So, what are you two discussing? And how did you get here? she asked Tipsy as he was the one who showed much more interest in conversation.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-25-12/0613:25>

After a quick shower, Rafa felt reborn. He grabbed his gear, put on his good non-conductive armor, vowing to never take it off again.
Arriving in the lobby, he sat down as far away from Tipsy as he could, "Took me three showers and two dry-cleaners to get rid of the damned rat smell." Besides that, he never looked at the creature or acknowledged its presence.
"So, Panther and the bodyguard almost ready to go? Where we goin' anyways?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-25-12/0624:21>

I hope they will show up soon enough! Suppose lots of work ahead of us! Freya answered to Rafa. By the way, your hair need conditioning and maybe even a caring mask after that drone-bang! I could help you with that, if you want!

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-25-12/1230:20>

Quote

Rafa's headache had subsided and he felt fit enough to get back in action. Along with the pain, his anger towards Panther slowly ebbed away too, though he was far from happy with her.
"Damnit chica, what the drek were you thinking not telling us about that drone business? If I weren't such a friendly peace-loving guy and you weren't so fine looking, or, you know, for the fact that I was groggy and you could probably hack my bank account, I just might've snapped your neck for almost getting me killed by those things! A heads up like 'Oh, by the way, we're being watched by military grade drones.' sure would've fucking come in handy before I attack a drone with my bare hands... or made a bet on it! You owe me 100 nuyen."

"I only found that out after you started playing tag with them," Panther said, "I'd be more than happy to give you that information, if you would just wait those couple of seconds I need to collect it."

Back at the hotel, Panther had also slipped into something a bit more comfortable to run in.  Upon finding the credstick and the chip, she had first checked all her gear on tags and and then run a tag eraser of everything anyways, just in case she had missed something.  Next on the agenda was to go through the blogs of that gang, to see what their favourite hangouts were besides to the two locations they already had.  Then she checked out the chip to see what was on it, but she kept it as seperate as possible from the rest of her system.

[spoiler]
I run a matrix perception check on that chip that's also present.
computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=5, 10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3800952/)
I would like to know what's on it.  Programs, agents, databombs, encryption,etc.
[/spoiler]

She copied the money on four credsticks, all with 10K on it.  Then she went back downstairs to the bar where they would meet each other.
"Sorry I'm late," she said, "I had to do something first.  Here, it's from that drone I found at the studio."
She gave each of the three a credstick.
"I've just sent the new guy a text," she said, "he'll probably be here soon.  At least he knows the town, that might be useful."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-25-12/1412:10>

Thanks Panther! This is a nice surprise! Freya took her credstick with a wide smile.

If we are all except the new guy, maybe we can start talking ant let him hear it via comlink?

Here in Hollywood everything is about trust and discreet conduct of sensitive matters. If someone loses trust, he loses everything. So I think we should do this job as noiselessly as possible - no bombing, shooting etc., if only weare not provoked to do that to protect ourselves. Because if we will fail to do this in a discreet manner, we might lose not only this money but our main mission as well. And we will never get a decent job in L.A. again... That's the way thing are arround here...

Freya put her empty wine glass on the table and with a definite and elegant gesture ordered another one. She was waiting for some response from others before she continued with her opinion about people they will have to deal this time.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-25-12/1614:20>

Rafa answered Freya's comment about how he looked with a blank stare for a couple of seconds before ordering a beer.

He checked the credstick and pocketed his immediately. "Well, at least one good thing came out of it. But will ya stop with the mysterious drone crap! What's "from the drone at the studio" even mean? It manufactures credsticks?"

He listened to Freya's speech with a growing frown but let her finish before speaking up.
"Hollywood is a town about trust and discretion? What?
Hate to burst your bubble, but this place is all about money and getting it by attracting as much attention as you possibly can. They've even got friggin' gangs broadcasting their actions for the world to see!
But hey, don't you worry 'bout me, you know me! Discreet is my middle name. I won't go looking for trouble, but if it finds me, I ain't backing away from it.
Anyways, we should probably start with finding out what we're dealing with here before we talk tactics, no?
Where we headed first? Way I figure, we've got three options.
Either we head straight for this Bacchus guy and beat some info out of him. But that's not discreet and I doubt even the airheads of this city'd be dumb enough to carry blackmail material in their pockets or stash it in some coffin motel. Probably best to the moron stays convinced a multi-million business is gonna roll over and lay flat on its belly just for him.
Hunting down the A-Kidz seems like a waste of time, at least for now. If Bacchus ain't with 'em anymore, those spoiled ganger-wanna-be's may have just escaped the beating of a lifetime.
So that leaves the 'scene of the crime' as those CSI-twats would call it, right? Cinderblock motel's where they picked up little miss beetlehead, maybe we could still find something there. Trail's probably getting colder every hour though."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <11-25-12/1654:40>

I believe we have the time, to check a Cinderblock motel, but we're bound to go to the A-Kidz and spanking them long enough to get the recording back. Caretaker agreed.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-25-12/1712:43>

I think Bacchus wants fame, not just that ordinary "15 minutes of fame", but something bigger and longer lasting. And as he acts like a simple blackmailer could mean that he feels really safe and probably thinks that nobody will ever touch him or try to get rid of him. I agree with Rafa that the material probably is safely hidden somewhere. And sadly by now I have no idea - where...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-26-12/0156:46>

"The main question is that we don't know who has the material," Panther said, "Did this Bacchus guy take it, or was it kept by the gang.  I'd say we first squeeze the single guy and if he doesn't have it, we check the others.  While Rafa's squeezing and Freya is sweet talking him, I'll turn his matrix assets upside down.  You never know what is on there, some people are stupid enough to leave the stuff, or clues to find it, out in the open.  Caretaker and our new guy can do overwatch to make sure nobody comes calling while we're busy.  I'll also shut down all recording devices on his 'link before we go in, as we don't want it life and in colour, right?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-26-12/1510:12>

Yep! That is the main question... Well, I would like to hear Ahuechei's opinion! He could have some useful information or clues. And I'm sure we wouldn't like to make some reality show out of this mission!

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-27-12/1703:40>

The hotel main doors swooshed open, and Ahuechei walked right in. He looked different now, dressed in his biker's costume, black military style, his biker helmet tucked under his arm. The elf looked around, spotted the group all informal and relaxed, sitting at the lobby bar, and strode towards them.

Sorry if I made you wait, my home's a little further away, he remained standing and waved off the serving girl who was just about to approach and offer him the drink list. Ahuechei never drank when driving. Good thing you have the rat with you. Otherwise I wouldn't have recognized you, all dressed up and , he joked. Do you want to start at the hotel I found Miss Daee at? Or do you have different plans?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-27-12/1711:09>

"Hotel sounds good to me! Shouldn't take long, we can tap Bacchus afterwards, he'll probably be asleep a while longer and will be easy to find anyway. Unless the ladies need to first powder their noses or something, I'd say lead the way!"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <11-27-12/1800:53>

Caretaker nodded and got up ready to go. It didn't make him much taller though...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-27-12/1803:21>

So, Ahuechei turned to the ork, where's your ride?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-27-12/1827:38>

"They lend us a Rover we could use while working here.", Rafa said. "It's parked in the garage. Bike's at home. Damn shame."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-27-12/1958:15>

After finishing your drinks you get up and into the Rover. This time around you follow Ahuechei on his bike,  you take the I-10 till you see the wall.

I-10 Wall:[spoiler] After the Twins, a lot of downtown was submerged. Luckily most of the I-10 was still intact, being reinforced in case of earthquakes. Pueblo Corporate Council government used the freeway to lower large cement bricks under the freeway and started the process of draining Los Angeles. Since it was done rather quickly, there are still gaps between the freeway and the wall, allowing high tide and storm surges to occasionally spill over.[/spoiler]

Not soon after reaching the wall you leave the highway and go gown to old downtown. The Cinderblock Motel is just few blocks further from the I-10 highway.

Cinderblock Motel: [spoiler]A single-story, twelve-room motel that rents rooms by the hour, no questions asked. No phone or trideo service is offered, and the bed sheets are changed every week. Simple maglocks hold the doors closed. The motel is beyond run down; most likely it was flooded after the Twins and since then only the furniture‘s been replaced. The rectangular building lives up to its name, with six rooms in the front and six in the back. A simple maglock secures the rooms, but since there’s faulty power it’s a fifty-fifty chance the room can be opened without a key. Each spartan hole is four by four meters with a narrow bathroom, furnished with just a bed, nightstand, and dresser. In any of the rooms, occupants can guess at the debauchery that left so many stains and smells.

Perception Roll please[/spoiler]

After a few min Ahuechei speaks to the manager Sancho, after a few Nuyen change hands you are given access to the room where Daee was found.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-28-12/0710:25>

Panther looked around for cameras.  If she could get that footage, she might get to know a bit more about what had happened here.  They had a timeframe, or at least something close enough.

[spoiler]
If you want me to roll perception, you'll have to wait a bit as Invisible castle seems to be down.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-28-12/0812:25>

"Wow, what a classy joint. This is where the broad was found? Ya'd think people like her wouldn't be caught dead in a place like this. If the footage they caught is anything near as sleazy as this place, it'll be a huge matrix hit."
He looked around for obvious things like camera's and microphones, but considering the past events was more on guard for drones or suspicious looking people.

[spoiler]As mentioned by others, VisCast is down. Feel free to roll for me: 14 dice active audio/visual perception. Smells are 3 dice less, which is a good thing considering the location.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-28-12/1059:44>

Freya looked arround and was shocked  - What an awful shack! I just can' t imagine Daee in here... Probably that's something about drugs - you know, she has had problems with addictions, at least that's what people talk about. As well as the fact that she acts like two completely different persons when Andre is arround and when he's not...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-28-12/1513:58>

Yeah, Ahuechei muttered under his breath, imagine what it was like to come running following a comlink signal, ready for an attack - and end up here. And to think she actually played me to slip out of the party and come to this... place... He shuddered, as unwelcome memories assaulted him. I am never, NEVER again assuming the responsibility of safeguarding a spoiled star again. Ever.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-28-12/1521:56>

I can understand that, Freya answered Ahuechei, this place is horrible... Actually I'm wondering how you lasted so long in this job. I couldn't do that, especially with a person like Daee. The more I find out about her, the more unpleasant things come up.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-28-12/1551:57>

A job is a job, Ahuechei shrugged. Beats lurking around in a forest for months under pouring rains of monsoon. On a second thought, however, he thought about the events in the past few days, No, it doesn't.

Ahuechei tucked a loose strand of red hair behind his ear. It long overdue to get this mess cleared. He tossed in the air the magnetic key card that would open the door to where he had found Miss Daee that night, the card flipped, and he caught it again.

Let's go? Keep your eyes open and your thoughts to yourselves. You can never know who's listening. Or what, he cast a quick look at the ork.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-28-12/1625:08>

I'm sorry, I didn' t get your idea... Freya faltered. But as to eyes and ears in the walls - that's true, one can never be sure he's alone in such a place...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-28-12/1638:53>

I meant, this is better than a soaking wet forest, Ahuechei started regretting he had started the conversation.

Third room on the right, the door swung open lightly.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-28-12/1746:43>

[spoiler]Perception tests 5+ successful :)[/spoiler]

As Rafa Enters the room he notices a few three-millimeter-wide holes in the ceiling and walls where a fiber-optic camera would fit. the cables themselves are going towards the roof.

@Phanther
But even after extensive testing you can not find any nodes, at least not any out of place, the hotel one is operational.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-28-12/1823:31>

"You know, one can be pretty damned sure there's eyes and ears in the walls if one would just stop trying to sound smart or tell me how to behave and actually pay some friggin' attention.", Rafa barked at Freya and Aheuchei. " 'sides, I ain't the one dumb enough to be talking about 'spoiled stars' or mentioning the broads name. Shitloads of sleazy home-made movies with 'broads' on the matrix, but very few of 'em have bodyguards to sneak away from and match the keywords you two just used."
He shook his head and sighed.
"See these little holes here?" he said, pointing to a number of places on the wall where the others saw nothing out of the ordinary, "Could easily be used for glass fiber wires hooked up to some camera.
And if tech-girl here ain't picking up any nodes, we might be in luck. If it's a closed system, what we're looking for might be on whatever these things are hooked up to. Takes a little more searching the old-fashioned way... wires are leadin' up."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <11-29-12/0422:26>

[spoiler]
For the future reference, in cases like this, we might do a teamworked searching.
[/spoiler]

Caretakers, sits in the corner and his ghostly body stood up, then ascended through the ceiling. I'll check the roof

[spoiler]
Astral perception to check if anything out of magical order has happened here
10d6.hits(5)=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3805223/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-29-12/1356:59>

the ghostly image of Caretaker inspects the roof he finds no magic anywhere near, and has doubts there has been any magic here at all, he sees no meta's here as well just a few birds taking a nap on the building, it's almost 4:00 AM and they soon will go about their day again.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-29-12/1405:40>

"Be right up there with ya, ratman!", Rafa shouted at the transparent image that had already halfway shifted through the ceiling.
"Someone should probably stay here with his body.", Rafa said while already on his way out. "Maybe squeeze that manager a bit. He's got to know these rooms are bugged, no?"
Rafa ran straight past the receptionist, leaped to the edge of the roof and easily climbed up.

[spoiler]Will just buy hits on jump and climb, should be more than sufficient.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-29-12/1415:44>

Quote from: Xzylvador on <11-29-12/1405:40>

"Be right up there with ya, ratman!", Rafa shouted at the transparent image that had already halfway shifted through the ceiling.
"Someone should probably stay here with his body.", Rafa said while already on his way out. "Maybe squeeze that manager a bit. He's got to know these rooms are bugged, no?"
Rafa ran straight past the receptionist, leaped to the edge of the roof and easily climbed up.

[spoiler]Will just buy hits on jump and climb, should be more than sufficient.[/spoiler]

As Rafa Scales the Roof, he finds the cables bundled into a PVC pipe on the roof. The pipe goes across the roof, ending at a laser repeater device pointed to the east, somewhere in the direction of the Robertson Blvd. Checking all the roofs for the receiver would be very time-consuming and defiantly not doable in half a day, you are left with.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-29-12/1418:41>

I'll stay down here, no need for everybody to go roof-checking!

Freya kept looking arround the room - dirty, messy and poorly furnished place.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <11-29-12/1452:19>

"I'll guard his body," Panther said, pointing to the mage, "I don't have much to do at the moment.  If anybody finds something to hack into, let me know."

She checked the gang's and Bacchus' blog again, just in case they were updated in the mean time.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-29-12/1534:15>

Freya decided to talk to the manager of the place - well maybe he's not the actual manager, but he's there and probably have seen or heard something. And with proper methods she could get the peaces of information - whom has he seen, heard, maybe he remembers some faces, facts, conversations, vehicles... At least anything team could use to get closer to Bachus, maybe even some surprises... And she wasn't willing to pay that guy a single nuyen... He looks naive enough to be just caught on surprise that I'm a friend of his boss... On her way to the guy she changed her face just enough not to be remembered or recognised later.

[spoiler]
17d6.hits(5) → [6,4,3,1,5,5,3,5,4,4,1,6,5,2,5,3,1] = (7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3805668/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-29-12/1552:43>

Quote from: Caramelle on <11-29-12/1534:15>

Freya decided to talk to the manager of the place - well maybe he's not the actual manager, but he's there and probably have seen or heard something. And with proper methods she could get the peaces of information - whom has he seen, heard, maybe he remembers some faces, facts, conversations, vehicles... At least anything team could use to get closer to Bachus, maybe even some surprises... And she wasn't willing to pay that guy a single nuyen... He looks naive enough to be just caught on surprise that I'm a friend of his boss... On her way to the guy she changed her face just enough not to be remembered or recognised later.

[spoiler]
17d6.hits(5) → [6,4,3,1,5,5,3,5,4,4,1,6,5,2,5,3,1] = (7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3805668/)
[/spoiler]

He does not recognize you from the arrival and easily falls for your bluff....

"Just so you know, he is married, so do not get your hopes up ..." he added when giving the commlink number, maybe he thought of something unappropriated to say as he blushed, young men like him do it sometimes.

[spoiler]even just buying one hit masks you enough, as he is not remembering all the people who come and go, even with your distinctive style.
you have the comcode number for the owner of the hotel :)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <11-29-12/1607:03>

Freya felt very satisfied with herself. That was such a piece of cake!!! Poor little thing! He even blushed, that's so sweet... She went back to the room where Panther was guarding Caretakers body. Hey, I've got something! Comcode number of the motel's owner. Maybe you can do some good with it! Freya smiled at Panther.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-29-12/1617:26>

Good work! I'll try to find out whether we can dig up something on him... Ahuechei pulled out his comlink.

Silva! Hi there! Are you busy? Oh, great. Listen, can you help me with this thing? What can you find on a guy who owns ... Cinderblock Motel? Thanks. I'll owe you one!

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <11-29-12/1629:02>

Quote from: Sparkling Dragonfly on <11-29-12/1617:26>

Good work! I'll try to find out whether we can dig up something on him... Ahuechei pulled out his comlink.

Silva! Hi there! Are you busy? Oh, great. Listen, can you help me with this thing? What can you find on a guy who owns ... Cinderblock Motel? Thanks. I'll owe you one!

>Hey, Ahuechei, you have got to be the Luckiest Man in the world, i was just woken by a roll call in the department, so i will not kill you for calling me at 4:00 AM!!!  Yeah what do you need? Oh, the database again?, i am not your personal library you know, but OK, will do. OK, will take a bit, but i will send you the info package in 30 min. BTW there is some Chinese food in the fridge, i was full, so you can get it, would be a shame to throw it away, you know.<

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <11-29-12/1634:25>

"Panther, think I found the reason you ain't findin' a node. They're sending the stuff over laser, can't tell where to exactly. Unless you got some gizmos to trace this, it's a dead end."
He played with the idea of sabotaging the laser, maybe they'd send someone to fix it. But considering the hour of day... well, night, and the time they had left, he doubted this'd give them a new lead soon enough.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <12-01-12/0520:45>

Panther loaded the commcode and started running a trace.  It would only work if he had his commlink on, but most people never shut it down, to the contineous amusement of hackers everywhere.  Afterwards quickly looking up his P2, should he have one.

[spoiler]
run trace (if he has one or more hotels he should have his link up contineously, just in case there's a problem and people need to contact him):
computer 4 + trace 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=6, 10d6.hits(5)=7, 10d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3807745/)
I should have him after 2 rolls (need 10 hits).

look up P2 and other stuff if I find it:
data search 4 + browse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3807746/)
[/spoiler]

When Rafa called she went outside and also climbed on the roof, although a bit more slowly than Rafa and probably with his help.  There she attached her microtapper bug to the cable, just before the laser repeater.
"Watch my body for a second, I'm going virtual," she said to Rafa.  Not that he wouldn't anyways.  She sat down against the pipes and dropped into VR.  first of all she checked if the data going back and forth was encrypted or not.  If not, she pulled a copy on her own system.  Next up was to trace it to a location.  The black panther was stalking again.

[spoiler]
attaching the microtapper (hardware+logic (2) test):
hardware 4 + logic 4 =8 (8d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3807748/)

matrix perception.  I'll buy the two hits needed to see if it's encryped and if yes, rating of encryption (I can buy 3 hits if needed).  If no encryption, intercept traffic
hacking 4 + sniffer 6 + 2 hot sim VR =12 (12d6.hits(5) =6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3807749/)
this is the treshold needed with matrix perception to notice I'm doing this.
If light encryption (normal, not boosted,up to rating 6), I'll first break it (electronic warfare+decrypt (encryption rating x2, 1 combat turn) test), then to the intercept:
electronic warfare 4 + decrypt 6 + hot sim VR 2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=3, 12d6.hits(5)=5, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3807750/)

run trace: computer 4 + track 6 + hot sim VR 2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=4, 12d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3807751/)
I should have it after 3 rolls (3 complex actions, meaning 1 combat turn in full VR)

matrix perception on the system I get to.
computer 4 + analyse 6 + hot sim VR 2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3807753/)
all matrix attributes of the system + rating analyse program + programs running

Depending on where it gets me, I'll see what I do next.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <12-01-12/0541:27>

"No problem. I happily watch your body!", Rafa answered with a bit too much enthousiasm and a wide grin right before Panther's expression went blank. Sometimes, they made it too easy. "Touching costs extra.", he said to the limp body and with a wink to Caretaker's ghostly manifestation.
He activated his chameleon coating and chose a good lookout spot. He wasn't concerned about the roof, but it wasn't the nicest neighborhood and he didn't want some gang getting the jump on the rest of the team in the building.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <12-01-12/1755:37>

Freya's schemed ComeCode, the trace leads you to a Suburbs area of the Big-shots. The P2 account has not posted much by itself, but has many high society friends.
The Trace of the Camera feed on the other hand gives you no information at all, you see that it's a one way trip, but as your Trace does not find a way around it you guess, the node on the other end has no Matrix capabilities, or they have a real good spider in the system.

>Hey Ahuechei, it's me Silva. The database had something on him. The name is Steve Schultz, Nothing much known, but according to official papaers he owns quite a few buildings in LA, And has a big share in the P2 biz, he is one of the ones who get's rich making other famous, at least he has been making quite a lot of money that way. Send you a list of buildings he owns, Silva out!<

[spoiler]in the list you notice a few apartment houses and a club, that are in the area the laser is pointing at, not impossible any more, but time consuming :| [/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <12-02-12/1620:52>

"So, what's the gameplan here? I ain't a big fan of going to Bacchus. Not that I'd mind roughing him up a little, but I don't think he's alone in this. Bugging rooms with fiberoptic wires and sending the stuff elsewhere with untraceable laser emitters don't fit the rich-ganger-wannabe style. If he gets even a short message across, we could be screwed and I could really use the nuyen from this gig.", Rafa messaged to his partners.
"The manager could be in on this or could just be a tool... Finding out which would take time and if he's involved in this he could cause problems. Finding out where the laser's sending'd take time too. And we ain't got all that much time. We could try both approaches and save time by splitting up..."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <12-03-12/0218:20>

"This looks bigger than just one manager," Panther said as she disconnected from the system, "I mean, multiple cameras in each room, one-way laser beam.  He almost has to be in on it, but to have done this by himself, no.  Maybe a couple of his pito friends wanting to get the goods on other people not in that circle.  It fits with those drone attacks and the drones in the studio.  This looks to me a civil war in the happy Horizon family.  But for now, I say have Rafa squeeze Bacchus.  He was in on the blackmail, he should know where they are hiding the goods."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <12-03-12/0908:35>

Caretake switched to Spanish upon returning to his body.
This cameras are offline or we are broadcasting?

[spoiler]
I assume they are, or Panther would have found camera peripheral nodes
[/spoiler]


We might spank the Bacchus ass and get the location of the video out of him, but I don't think we've finished the current thread yet...

Bacchus is a pawn in my opinion. He sent the blackmail, and it was fairly obvious somebody would be sent after him.
It is much more probable that the owner of this place is the one driving it. He has a motive - he owns part of P2, more traffic, more money for him, so flaring this kind of material into the net would be beneficial for him. He has the building where everything was filmed, he has resources to setup this kind of connection, that would make tracing him difficult.
The thing I don't understand yet, is why he blackmailed, instead of just releasing this material, unless there is something more and personal involved, which we won't know until we ask him. Might be that we're being played. the next P2 headlines would be "After a misguided action and shadowrunner involvement somebody's career got thrashed and somebody lost his job." I agree that this might be internal Horizon issue.

There is a possibility, that this Steve Schultz is not the original drive though, and just a link to a greater mastermind, a tool with resources used to pull this out. But this is not very probable, because buying him off for such thing would cost dearly, with reputation involved probably more than the blackmail value.

Either way I think we need to find him and pay him a visit. I don't think splitting up is desirable.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <12-03-12/1531:29>

Yes, I suppose splitting up is not such a good idea, we don't know the big boys behind all this shit. Probably we could start with Schultz and leave Bacchus for desert... Bacchus seems to be too cheeky, which makes me suspicious - for now he is a snap, seems far too easy to be the right one.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <12-04-12/0610:08>

Panther, now that you got a name, can you dig up more on that Schultz? Maybe you could track his P2, so we would know if he is in his appartment or in the club, and if he is within one of those addresses you have. Once that try to get some building plans.
Caramelle can you ask one of your friends if they know anything more on this guy?
Rafa, you ever breaked into heavy security buildings? Do we need anything in terms of equipment? Maglock passkeys, stun, smoke grenades?
Ahuechei, you're from here, you knwo where to get stuff like this real fast?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <12-04-12/1155:32>

"I can get around quietly enough and I'll scale every damned wall they put in my way. Maglocks and such though... Let's just say that in the past I've never had to deal with any doors I couldn't kick out of its hinges or open with a miniwelder.", Rafa admitted. "Guess that's not what we're looking to do?
I'm pretty much okay on weapons: got flash, smoke and gas. Technical gizmo's, nope. Got Panther for that, no? She gets the tech stuff, I get to watch her body."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <12-04-12/1205:09>

"Already ahead of you," Panther said as she connected to the P2 network to search for the mystery Mr. Schultz.  In a seperate window she opened a regular search on her favourite networks to find out the things he didn't put on his network, using the stuff they already had as a basis for further searches.

[spoiler]
His P2 should be easy to find for people also on the network.  If that gives a location update, fine, otherwise, datasearch.
computer 4 + browse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3812492/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <12-05-12/1727:55>

As it was such an early morning, Freya sent a message to Phil: "Hey, honey! Do you know anything about a guy named Steve Schultz. He is from LA, I would be really greatful for any info... You know... With love, F."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <12-06-12/0547:49>

Quote from: Caramelle on <12-05-12/1727:55>

As it was such an early morning, Freya sent a message to Phil: "Hey, honey! Do you know anything about a guy named Steve Schultz. He is from LA, I would be really greatful for any info... You know... With love, F."

>Nice to hear from you, beatiful.
How was the party?

I think I have heard about him, is that the guy who owns a lot garbage housing? I think it is. I would recommend to stay clear of him, he is almost as paranoid as a shadowruner, please take it not personal, and he has a large security detail. I think he has been accused to be part of a blackmailing, but it was never proven. I could ask around, but it's like 5AM in LA right now so I will have nothing before noon.

Have to go, the meeting starts in 5. Here in NY the working day has just started.
Bye, hon, leave me a memo if you need that additional info.< 

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <12-06-12/0850:21>

[spoiler]
assuming Caremelle was on loud speaker, or shared the info
[/spoiler]

Allright guys. Seems like we hit the jackpot. If the guy tried blackmail previously, that might be his way of living.
While Panther runs her searches, we might as well move to his club (Derma if I recall correctly).

Ahuechei, you're form here. Go on bike, ride some other way and be there before us. Enter the club separately, so we would have somebody inside.
We need to be there before they close the place for a day.
 

[spoiler]
Xzyl, if there is any kind of stuff you want to buy, do it on the way.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <12-08-12/0552:09>

"'kay, 's all good for me.", Rafa replied. He gathered his stuff, simply stepped of the roof and walked towards the car's driver seat.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <12-08-12/1502:00>

Caretaker settled in the back of the car, waiting. Panther, you found anything more on the club? We're not really club style dressed.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <12-09-12/0828:59>

I can do that, sure. But why the club? I' d place the surveillance equipment in a more... peaceful place. Like an empty apartment. for example. Or do you expect that Schultz guy to be at his club at 4 in the morning? Wouldn't he be fast asleep in his bed, the tape safely deposited in his private safe?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <12-09-12/1228:55>

Freya sat down on the front seat in the Rover.

"So what do you think of the new guy?" She asked Rafa starting a casual conversation. "does he have point on the club thing?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <12-09-12/1404:35>

Rafa shrugged. "Failed bodyguard hooking up with a buncha runners... could end either way. Ain't seen enough yet to decide. So far, this city seems a bit low on action. Not that I mind a little peace and quiet, so long as it gets me paid.
And who knows about the club, or that Schultz guy? If he owns the place he could be acting like a bigshot in the club, getting girls in bed at the low price of tax-deductible drinks. And the problem about private safes is that private ain't always safe. There's a lot more eyes in a place with lots of people than in an empty apartment..."
Rafa reached into a pocket and reveiled a grenade with a green mark on it.
"Not that it's all that hard to get those eyes out of the building.", he added with a wink. "You did bring a gas mask, right?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <12-09-12/1421:54>

Quote from: Sparkling Dragonfly on <12-09-12/0828:59>

I can do that, sure. But why the club? I' d place the surveillance equipment in a more... peaceful place. Like an empty apartment. for example. Or do you expect that Schultz guy to be at his club at 4 in the morning? Wouldn't he be fast asleep in his bed, the tape safely deposited in his private safe?

Other building around owned by this guy are similar to this hotel, if there is a routing point it is the club. We don't have the time to check every possible appartment. If it is not that club, we'll go after AKidz' one.

I don't think Schultz will be there, if he is all the better if he isn't and we would like to talk to him, it's pretty easy to call him.
Either way we'll get the material there or close this lead.

...

If you can go there, enter the place, look around and wait for us, then don't hestitate and go if you can't then ride behind us, either way get on your bike and move. They'll be closing the club soon. The tattoos on his head move when he talk, like a white carrion eating maggot crawling. There is a hint of irritation in the voice of the low dwarf. He seems used to be listened to and obeyed.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <12-10-12/1222:22>

"Sounds like a plan," Panther said, "Let me check out the club's node."

She opened a window and first went to the public node of the Derma club.  Most clubs had a virtual tour which could learn a lot, at least about the public spaces.  Next she checked out the rest of the club nodes.

[spoiler]
matrix perception on the club node:
computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5) =2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3819310/)
firewall and analyse rating please.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <12-11-12/1208:42>

Quote from: farothel on <12-10-12/1222:22>

"Sounds like a plan," Panther said, "Let me check out the club's node."

She opened a window and first went to the public node of the Derma club.  Most clubs had a virtual tour which could learn a lot, at least about the public spaces.  Next she checked out the rest of the club nodes.

[spoiler]
matrix perception on the club node:
computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5) =2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3819310/)
firewall and analyse rating please.
[/spoiler]

It's not hard to find the node of the Derma club. It's a simple node, the sculpting of the node is a neon sign of a woman dancing around a pole, witch is no surprise as it is a strip-club after all. the public node does not give much information only the usual Ad crap, best in everything, public/private rooms so on. other then the public part of the node is protected by a passkey. The node itself is quite capable, the firewall is at R6 and Analyze is at R5.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <12-12-12/1748:17>

"Right then, do your matrix stuff while we drive Panther. I'll drive us to the club.", Rafa said and he started the engine of their Rover.
After a minute of driving, Rafa got tired of the silence in the car and decided to liven it up with some light conversation.
 "So... A strip joint.... Here's an good infiltration idea! We guys will act like, well, guys. And you girls act like you're the new strippers! We can stop on our way for some outfits if you want. I'll even help you pick 'em. Trust me girls, I let you dress me up for fancy parties, but this is my area of expertise."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <12-13-12/0145:29>

"Why don't you check it out first and we'll keep that plan as plan B," Panther said rather cool, "Besides, strippers don't arrive at work in those outfits, they put them on in the club.  That much I know about it."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Caramelle on <12-13-12/1453:17>

And how about some male strippers? I'm quite sure, girls would love to see you in such a role! Freya giggled and looked at Rafa.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <12-13-12/1639:20>

"I know, I know. Chica's just can't get enough of me.", Rafa said, letting go of the wheel for a second, making a helpless gesture. "But I just can't do that to the others... You know what they say: Once you go Ork, that's all you'll ever pork."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <12-13-12/1647:46>

"And you have 'porked' your share of orks, I assume," Panther couldn't stop herself to say, "when we get at the club, I'll check around for cameras and I'll hack straight into them.  It should be easier to do than the central system."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <12-13-12/1705:09>

"Naw, only counts for real men like me. 'sides, don't you worry. you're way cuter than some of the girls I slept with, I swear. You still got a chance with me." Rafa said, twirling his tongue around one of his small tusks in a very visible way. "Don't go straight for the hacking, let's first case out the place. If this guy's that paranoid, ya might trip some alarms. Maybe we can find a way 'round the camera's or just blend in. Place like that's gotta have all kinds of customers, no?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <12-19-12/1903:31>

Ahuechei watched the car start, then he jumped on his bike and hit the gas. Before long he had taken a couple of shortcuts and found himself a nice and quiet parking spot near the club, adjusted his gear, and proceeded inside.

I'm there, he texted his team mates (assuming Panther had given him their comlink frequency).

Then he got himself a drink and started to move around, trying to look like the average patron (and hoping he succeeded at that) and watching out for anything that would shed any light on the mess he had gotten himself in - or any signs of danger, for that matter.

[spoiler]INT2+Perception4+Enchantments3+Actively looking3 (12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3832382/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <12-22-12/0409:15>

"I don't have to hack into everything I see," Panther said, "but I will make sure my microtappers are at the ready should the need arise.  Maybe I can check to see if this roof has a laser receiver or repeater.  Ah, Ahu has arrived," she added, seeing his message, "How much longer for us?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <12-22-12/1324:53>

"Depends. Ya think "Charisma Associates" is paying our speeding tickets?", Rafa replied rhetorically.
"And yeah, I was thinking about going after those laser receivers too, but then by hand. In the other building, the system must'a been built after the system and they didn't bother putting the lines inside the walls, they were pretty easy to follow. If it's the same for this place, it should be a piece of cake finding out where they've got the recording equipment."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-02-13/0453:03>

The Derma Club has lost most of its former glitz and glamour over the past decade. The streets and buildings in the neighborhood all got shifted and dropped by the Twins, leaving everything slightly crooked. A patchwork of asphalt has allowed the occasional spill or runoff to concentrate and stain the road. Heavy bars on the windows and the gate in front of the door show the measures the owner has taken to deal with different times and a different clientele. The club has not even bothered to improve its appearance through AR. As you approach, a few rough-looking patrons shuffle in.

taking a look on the video-feed incoming from Ahuechei you make out at least 6 different guards in the club, there are also some gangers and some other rough looking folk among the patrons. the Club itself leaves no room for imagination, every security-man is showing what they have on them mostly Extendable Baton combined with Ares Predator IV in their holster,

[spoiler]The entry costs 50 Nuyen and you roll memory(Logic+Willpower) everybody who enters and gets perception 4+

Also

Happy New Year![/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <01-02-13/0704:03>

[spoiler]
memory roll - Logic(4) + Willpower(4) -> 8d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3847392/) hits, no glitch
perception roll - Intuition(4) + Perception(4) + Mentor Spirit(2) + Actively Looking(3) + Visual Enhancement(3) -> 16d6.hits(5)=6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3847398/) hits, no glitch

I'll add astral perception to the rolls -> Intuition(4) + Assensing (4) + Mentor Spirit(2) -> 10d6.hits(5)=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3847400/)

also

happy new year :)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-02-13/0736:25>

Quote from: Sentinemodo on <01-02-13/0704:03>

[spoiler]
memory roll - Logic(4) + Willpower(4) -> 8d6.hits(5)=4 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3847392/) hits, no glitch
perception roll - Intuition(4) + Perception(4) + Mentor Spirit(2) + Actively Looking(3) + Visual Enhancement(3) -> 16d6.hits(5)=6 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3847398/) hits, no glitch

I'll add astral perception to the rolls -> Intuition(4) + Assensing (4) + Mentor Spirit(2) -> 10d6.hits(5)=2 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3847400/)

also

happy new year :)
[/spoiler]

On the astral the Club seems even less then the normal, there are almost no Magically active patrons in it what so ever, and no magical security as well. at least in the main room. As you come in you take in a faint smell of Dog, you are not sure what kind of dog, you are not sure, but one thing is sure, it's fresh.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-02-13/1248:54>

"Looks 'nice'," Panther said, "who wants to go inside."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <01-04-13/0737:21>

Rafa parked the Rover a small distance away from the club, got out and grabbed his backpack.
"You guys go ahead if you want, I'll go check the roof for electronics.", he said while crossing the road and starting a light run towards a small alley. He ducked into the shadows cast by the few still-working streetlights and activated the ruthenium polymer coating in his clothes.
Seconds later, he was clinging to the wall several meters above ground, nearly invisible to anyone on the street. With gecko-like movements he crawled towards the roof of Club Derma. He wasn't very pleased with his performance, the old brick occasionally crumbled under his grip, causing small pieces to fall down, making a sound and forcing him to pick a new, less concealed route with more sturdy architecture. Still, he was confident that the chameleon coating and darkness would hide his presence and the music from the club and noise from the street would drown out the sound.
 
Spotting two guards on the roof -apparently taking a cigarette break- Rafa lowered himself back into the shadows, pressing against the wall in a corner of the building. As he waited for them to go back inside, his muscles tensed, readying himself to leap upwards should either of them decide to look over the ledge.
"No kidding about this guy being paranoid. Two more guards on the roof. That's eight guards, minimum.  If he's renting out backrooms for more intimacy with the girls, there'll be even more there. Gonna wait for 'em to go back inside unless you guys think I should take 'em out quietly so they won't become a problem later. How you guys doing?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-06-13/0235:48>

Rafa's hiding spot was ideal to hear the conversation the two guards were having.

"..., so Jane is still in hospital?"

The other voice answeared frustrated " what do you expect, the damn thing almost bite her leg of."

" No wonder the boss put him down, but the other two are not much better. Not turning my back on them, i say."

Both voices start to move toward the ledge

"You working tonight?"

"yeah, why you askin?"

" do you know anything about it?"

"Seems it'll be quite, boss asked to close from six in the evening, some guy from pito tons be filming somethin, ..."

Now both of them are at the edge of the roof, not 5m from the spot Rafa is hiding at.

" you mean the freak, Bacchus?"

Two cigarette buds fly over Rafa's head down to the street

" Yeah, thats him. Some of his gang checkin the place out right now."

Both start going toward the stairs

"What has happened to this city? In my day gangs destroyed stuff, now they make trideos?"

" Showbiz, Larry, showbiz."
[spoiler]if you want to take them out, it's now or never, :)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <01-06-13/0642:00>

[spoiler]
agaain assuming that Rafa is relaying what he hears over our channel
[/spoiler]

Rafa, take them out. We'll need to clear them anyway, now or later. I'd prefer now.

[spoiler]
summoning watcher, 1 hour lifetime, on buying hits
[/spoiler]

Caretakers, strides into the place and watch the girls on the stage. There is little of the old fashioned pleasure of inserting paper money inside the scraps of clothing. Nowaday you slot credstick into the table and press AR button to transfer amounts to the girl you like. He selected one and sent her 10 nuyen. As she closed in to express her gratitude in some special moves, his eyes flashed black for a blink. As if conteplating the body (which he actually do as well) his vision turned into astral and with a small gesture he ripped piece of her aura. I'll borrow just a bit of you he whispered. The bit took form of a wispy doll girl face. A thought order sent it into move. find dogs auras nearby, return, describe them, and their location

Returning Caretaker order five drinks, for himself synth-rum with soda and cola essence sprinkled with lemon juice, synth-tequilla, dry synth-wermuth and olive for Tipsy, energy drink for Panther, whatever passed-for-white-wine here for Freya and a glass of sparkling water for Freya also as she'll probably refuse to drink the pass-for-white-wine anyway.

Meanwhile on the channel he asked around. Panther, you can tap on their commline? Ahuechei they'll talk bodyguardish, try to assess their number, positions and location of sec center. Freya, you think you could find out where the boss is if he is here. You could pretend you look for work.

[spoiler]
Kour, a map would be nice
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-07-13/1339:07>

"Give me a second," Panther said, going into the matrix.  She took a guard she could see and checked out his commlink node.  Next she working on capturing the signals he was sending.  As soon as she got it, she started to listen in, copying Ahu as he knew about guarding, and recording what she heard.

[spoiler]
matrix perception on a guard's commlink node (I'm going with the fact that the guards in this place are clearly visible as such and that they don't run hidden.
computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5) =2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3854942/)
firewall rating + analyse program rating please

capture wireless signal
electronic warfare 4 + sniffer 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=7, 10d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3854944/)
It takes me 2 tries to get the signal. I need 3 hits, but they can't see that I'm trying to capture their signal.

if encrypted, first run decrypt (I'm going with the fact that these are not robust encryptions, which would sound way too much for guards in a strip joint.  If it is, let me know, then I know there is more than meets the eye here.
electronic warfare 4 + decrypt 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=1, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=5, 10d6.hits(5)=0, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3854950/)
It's an electronic warfare+decrypt (2x encryption rating, 1 combat turn) test.  So 1 turn for rating 1 encryption, 2 turns for rating 2, 3 turns for rating 3, 4 turns for rating 4, 5 turns for rating 5 or 6.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <01-29-13/1820:11>

Without a sound, Rafa pulled himself back over the ledge and approached the two chatting guards from behind. They had almost reached the door when they were made aware of his presence as he grabbed both their hair and slammed their heads together. Instead of letting go as they collapsed to the floor -well... roof, actually- dazed by the attack, he followed their slumping movement and hastened their decent, smacking them head first into the black asphalt roofing with an eerie sounding thud.

Standing up, he nudged them in the ribs with his feet to check if they were still responding and looked at his hands disgustedly. Ah, grosero!
"Right, lights out for these two. Panther, you in their comms? I'd like to know when their compadres notice they're gone and come looking.", Rafa asked while plucking stuck strands of hair out of his gecko grip palms.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-30-13/0854:10>

Quote from: Sentinemodo on <01-06-13/0642:00>

[spoiler]Caretakers, strides into the place and watch the girls on the stage. There is little of the old fashioned pleasure of inserting paper money inside the scraps of clothing. Nowaday you slot credstick into the table and press AR button to transfer amounts to the girl you like. He selected one and sent her 10 nuyen. As she closed in to express her gratitude in some special moves, his eyes flashed black for a blink. As if conteplating the body (which he actually do as well) his vision turned into astral and with a small gesture he ripped piece of her aura. I'll borrow just a bit of you he whispered. The bit took form of a wispy doll girl face. A thought order sent it into move. find dogs auras nearby, return, describe them, and their location[/spoiler]

As this happens, the Dancer takes a few steps, almost falling on a quite well rounded dwarf few seats away from Caretaker, only a quick reaction on her part, catching the pole she was just dancing around saved her from the fall, in a few seconds, from the lively and youthful look of her face was nothing left, she looks like she had done BTL's for the last few weeks nonstop. This was the best she could do. she went down to the floor for a few moments,then regained a bit of strength and started to get back on her feet. As soon as she got her footing back she tried to get to backstage, on the way she fell over a few times, and one of the other girls came to help her in the end.

Quote from: Sentinemodo on <01-06-13/0642:00>

[spoiler]Returning Caretaker order five drinks, for himself synth-rum with soda and cola essence sprinkled with lemon juice, synth-tequilla, dry synth-wermuth and olive for Tipsy, energy drink for Panther, whatever passed-for-white-wine here for Freya and a glass of sparkling water for Freya also as she'll probably refuse to drink the pass-for-white-wine anyway.[/spoiler]

To Caretakers surprise there were quit a few Real food and real beverage items on the menu, white whine being one of them, though the price seemed way to high, even for a night club.

Just as Caretaker had finished the ordering of the drinks, his watcher returned, proudly announcing that there are no dogs in the building, but there are quite a few outside the premises, though he had noticed a dog like creature somewhere around the backstage, but the aura had not been that of a dog, just dog-like, it could have as easily been a plant, at least it was just as plant-like as it was dog-like.
Confused?
yeah the watcher was quite confused of the nature of the creature.
[spoiler]One lucky edge roll you have got there :D[/spoiler]

Quote from: Sentinemodo on <01-06-13/0642:00>

[spoiler]Meanwhile on the channel he asked around. Panther, you can tap on their commline? Ahuechei they'll talk bodyguardish, try to assess their number, positions and location of sec center. Freya, you think you could find out where the boss is if he is here. You could pretend you look for work.[/spoiler]

Quote from: farothel on <01-07-13/1339:07>

[spoiler]"Give me a second," Panther said, going into the matrix.  She took a guard she could see and checked out his commlink node.  Next she working on capturing the signals he was sending.  As soon as she got it, she started to listen in, copying Ahu as he knew about guarding, and recording what she heard.

[spoiler]
matrix perception on a guard's commlink node (I'm going with the fact that the guards in this place are clearly visible as such and that they don't run hidden.
computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5) =2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3854942/)
firewall rating + analyse program rating please

capture wireless signal
electronic warfare 4 + sniffer 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=7, 10d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3854944/)
It takes me 2 tries to get the signal. I need 3 hits, but they can't see that I'm trying to capture their signal.

if encrypted, first run decrypt (I'm going with the fact that these are not robust encryptions, which would sound way too much for guards in a strip joint.  If it is, let me know, then I know there is more than meets the eye here.
electronic warfare 4 + decrypt 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=1, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=5, 10d6.hits(5)=0, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3854950/)
It's an electronic warfare+decrypt (2x encryption rating, 1 combat turn) test.  So 1 turn for rating 1 encryption, 2 turns for rating 2, 3 turns for rating 3, 4 turns for rating 4, 5 turns for rating 5 or 6.
[/spoiler][/spoiler]

You easily find the nodes of the guards, in fact they are not hidden, though quite secure, their firewall is 5 and they analyse prog is rating is also R5, as you attempt to encrypt their signal you notice that it;s strong, but still you crack it quite easily.


"...alm down Jack, Larry just went for a smoke, he will be back in a minute." You start hearing a voices over the com
"That Freaking Dreakhead, you better be on your way, or i will come and kick that cigarette of yours down your freaking throat!" you hear a angry voice over the com.
"The Freak, Jack, keep the line clear, we do not need to hear this!" one more voice added a comment on the channel.
"Larry come down quick, you had your 15 min, Jack has to go home, his shift ended 10 min ago." One more more voice was added to the conversation
"For Freaks sake, just keep the channel clear, Chief will have our hides if he notices!" A quite angry voice added
"I am Waitting Larry." Jacks voice added, in a bit calmer manner.

[spoiler](https://dl.dropbox.com/u/23169297/SR/SR-Derma.jpg)[/spoiler]

[spoiler]Ahuechei saw 2 guards leaving for the  the big area, but it was before Rafa started his attack, so this might not be connected, or even the same guards were involved. this is not yet determined by your knowledge.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-30-13/0907:31>

[spoiler]

Quote from: Xzylvador on <01-29-13/1820:11>

Standing up, he nudged them in the ribs with his feet to check if they were still responding and looked at his hands disgustedly. Ah, grosero!
"Right, lights out for these two. Panther, you in their comms? I'd like to know when their compadres notice they're gone and come looking.", Rafa asked while plucking stuck strands of hair out of his gecko grip palms.

Quote from: Kouryuu

"...alm down Jack, Larry just went for a smoke, he will be back in a minute." You start hearing a voices over the com
"That Freaking Dreakhead, you better be on your way, or i will come and kick that cigarette of yours down your freaking throat!" you hear a angry voice over the com.
"The Freak, Jack, keep the line clear, we do not need to hear this!" one more voice added a comment on the channel.
"Larry come down quick, you had your 15 min, Jack has to go home, his shift ended 10 min ago." One more more voice was added to the conversation
"For Freaks sake, just keep the channel clear, Chief will have our hides if he notices!" A quite angry voice added
"I am Waitting Larry." Jacks voice added, in a bit calmer manner.

[/spoiler]

"They are waiting for one guard who went outside for a smoke apparently," Panther said to Rafa, "If one of yours was smoking, that's probably the guy, unless there's someone else out there.  They might start looking, I suggest you do your checks on the roof quickly."
She took the drink that was put in front of her and while sipping it, she looked around to see if she saw any of either those gangers or that one guy Bacchus in the club, comparing faces with their Pito feeds.  On a seperate channel she kept the guards commlink frequency open.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-30-13/0927:26>

Quote from: farothel on <01-30-13/0907:31>

"They are waiting for one guard who went outside for a smoke apparently," Panther said to Rafa, "If one of yours was smoking, that's probably the guy, unless there's someone else out there.  They might start looking, I suggest you do your checks on the roof quickly."
She took the drink that was put in front of her and while sipping it, she looked around to see if she saw any of either those gangers or that one guy Bacchus in the club, comparing faces with their Pito feeds.  On a seperate channel she kept the guards commlink frequency open.

[spoiler]If you make your comm-link analyse faces you see with the recordings, make analyse(10) 1 min extended test if you try to remember whether you have seen them, make a memory(3) roll = Logic+Will[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <01-30-13/1043:56>

Half-plant half-dog? What kind of movies this people watch here?  

Ahuechei did you see what is in the rooms around the central part? How to get to the second floor from here? thought the backstage or using one fo the rooms near the entrance?
Panther, check again for the central node, if there are any cameras, lights or door management systems we could have a use of it.
Rafa, move the bodies out of the stairs and go down see what's on the second floor.


Caretaker tries to find an empty couch nearby Ahuechei, leaving girls and Tipsy to their drinks. Seating himself he observe people around and girls on the stage.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <01-30-13/1103:45>

Rafa was already in the process of dragging both bodies away so they wouldn't be immediately spotted by anyone coming onto the roof.
"Already on it.", he replied to Caretaker while searching the bodies for anything of value and something to restrain and gag them in case they woke up too soon.
Puta! They're already missing him?, he thought, when suddenly an idea popped in his mind.
"Yo Panther, can ya send to their channels too? I got an audio sample of these guys talking, can't ya use and edit it into something to lure some more of 'em to the roof?"

Satisfied with the way he left the bodies, Rafa unpacked his backpack and assembled his rifle.

[spoiler]If there's, like, a small elevation on the roof where the door is, he'll put the bodies on top of it so they're out of sight. [/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-30-13/1218:50>

"Sorry, no," Panther said to Rafa, "I only receive, I can't put something on their channel.  Or wait, let me try something.  What do you want me to tell them?"

Looking around she didn't recognise any of the gangers, but ever the methodical one, she put her analyse program on it.

[spoiler]
memory:
intuition 4 + logic 4 =8 (8d6.hits(5) =1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3893636/)

not enough, so analyse:

computer 4 + analyse 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=5, 10d6.hits(5)=6, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=5, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=4, 10d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3893638/)

I should have anything (if anything is to have) after 2 minutes.

[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <01-30-13/1501:43>

"Huh, I don't know. Why not something like 'Ah Jack, quit yar bitchin'. You never hear me complainin' when you spend twenty minutes in the toilets after one of the girls' performances. My break's over when it's over. You wanna make true on that threat, I'd like ta see ya try, ya perv!' How's that sound? I sure as hell would want to come up and beat the living crap outta that guy.", Rafa offered.
"If we're doing this, you all better get ready for action though..."

His rifle assembly complete, Rafa fired off a pulse with his UWB rader to get a reading of what he could expect the floor(s) below.

[spoiler]* That's assuming Rafa's found a comm on their bodies. If not, I'll edit. Edited out.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <01-30-13/1600:00>

"If you have their comms, just let me in," Panther said, "much easier than hacking in, and it's more legit.  I'll sent a request right now."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <01-31-13/1912:19>

[spoiler](https://dl.dropbox.com/u/23169297/SR/SR-Derma2.jpg)[/spoiler]

Rafa was not lucky, the search of the bodies gave him 2 shock batons and 2 predator IV Hpistols, but no commlinks,

The UWB Sensor revealed a lot about the club, even though the signal got weaker  passing trough the walls it was still strong enough to let you see the whole layout of the building. And most of the personal as well.
[spoiler]Make intuition+UWB rating+Any mental perception boost Roll that is make perception using your UWB sensor, to see what is different about the guards you see. every wall you have to penetrate and distance will increase the difficulty :)

Panther recognized 3 of the gangers here, 3 more are using the same colors. you assume they have yet not earned their spot in the show, or something. :)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <02-01-13/0741:07>

Panther what about those cameras?
We'll go for the office anyway. Rafa any sign of the receiving equipment on the roof?
On my mark drop the guard close to the door.
 


Ougoun I need your services. Above, at the end of the corridor are four guards. One closer, two patrolling it and one at the farther end. When the two patrolling guards turn adn start moving toward the closer guard poses the one that is standing there, signal when you do and drop the two guards simultaneusly using non-lethal attacks.

Quote from: ooc

The plan goes as follows:
Spirit (Force 4, 5 services, concealment additional power) possess the guard, using his enhanced stats and splitting dicepools. as soon as the spirit let me know he possessed the guard I'll signal Rafa.
The guard by the doors should observe the situation, but before he'll be able to react he'll be downed by Rafa (he should be distracted makign it even easier for him to be sneaked upon).

the above will cost me two services (one to possess the guard and one to disable them), the guard will get stat boost because of possession.
as previously on unsuccessful attempt I'd like him to retry

we'll see afterwards, it will take at least a minute probably before the guards be in position, giving time to Panther for making additional hacking is possible.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <02-01-13/1043:33>

"Just a second," Panther said to Caretaker, "there's six gangers in here, plus a bunch of guards.  Maybe it's better if we do something else than 'charge'.  As for the cameras, this club seems to have a fracking high matrix security for a simple strip club.  Give me a minute."

[spoiler]
Matrix security knowledge skill (to get an idea on what I need to beat here):
logic 4 + matrix security 3 =7 (7d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3897943/)

If someone can get me a picture of those dog-plant thingies, I can look them up, but other than that there's probably not much I know about it.

[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <02-01-13/1215:13>

Quote from: farothel on <02-01-13/1043:33>

"Just a second," Panther said to Caretaker, "there's six gangers in here, plus a bunch of guards.  Maybe it's better if we do something else than 'charge'.  As for the cameras, this club seems to have a fracking high matrix security for a simple strip club.  Give me a minute."

Beside those six gangers here there are dozens of people around ready to mess upon. Above are only four guards sothey are outnumbered by Rafa at least three to one. We don't need to mess with plant dogs whatever they are unless we have to.

If you got a better plan than 'charge' tell me, but do so while hacking, 'cause Lua is on the move already.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <02-01-13/1248:40>

"Kinda seemed a bit early to go charging... Maybe could've picked off a couple more quietly. I was just gonna roll a gas grenade down the stairs if it came to that real fighting... But this saves me some cash I guess. Good call!
Uhm, you wouldn't happen to know how your creepy things respond to those? Or 'dog plants' for that matter?", Rafa's voice sounded over the comm channel.
"You guys did bring masks, right? I remember I asked."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <02-01-13/1304:37>

"Just a minute," Panther said while checking the camera positions.

[spoiler]
finding the cameras:
intuition 4 + perception 3 + vision enhancement 2 + looking 3 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3898180/)
I assume with five hits I do find the cameras, or at least most of them.  I'm going to assume that the cameras are hardwired and not wireless, as that would be a serious breach in an otherwise very good system.
[/spoiler]

She moved to another seat as if trying to get a better view, but took one close to a camera.  Using her microtapper bug, she had it splice into the camera feed, so she didn't need to hack the system to change the cameras.
"What do you want the camera to show," she asked to Caretaker, "And Rafa, do warn if you start throwing grenades."

[spoiler]
intercept traffic:
hacking 4 + sniffer 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3898192/)
insert fake traffic:
hacking 4 + sniffer 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3898188/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <02-01-13/1342:24>

Quote from: Xzylvador on <02-01-13/1248:40>

"Uhm, you wouldn't happen to know how your creepy things respond to those? Or 'dog plants' for that matter?"

Holy Luas' vessels should be protected from harm. I dont have a slightst idea what those dogplants are.

Quote from: Xzylvador on <02-01-13/1248:40>

"You guys did bring masks, right? I remember I asked."

Why should I bother, You wouldn't throw a grenade on me?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <02-01-13/1345:31>

Quote from: farothel on <02-01-13/1304:37>

"What do you want the camera to show," she asked to Caretaker, "And Rafa, do warn if you start throwing grenades."

[spoiler]
intercept traffic:
hacking 4 + sniffer 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3898192/)
insert fake traffic:
hacking 4 + sniffer 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3898188/)
[/spoiler]

blank screen. not enough time to loop anything without it being ridiculous, damaged lenses happen all the time.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <02-04-13/0654:51>

"And blank screen it is," Panther said.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-19-13/1855:07>

"Ready to serve." Sent felt a message popping in his head, the battle could ensue.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <02-20-13/1402:23>

"go" was the mental command to the spirit.
"go" was a text message send out to the team.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <02-20-13/1435:24>

At the go from Caretaker, Panther blacked out the cameras and kept ready, but out of the way, to help if necessary.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <02-20-13/1447:04>

Waiting at the top of the ladder, rifle hanging over his shoulder and grenades ready in his pockets,  Rafa was slightly confused about what the actual game plan was. He didn't know much about spirits and even less about the weird kind Caretaker controlled. Not that it really mattered.
He'd expected some kind of smart and stealthy B&E plan, the kind of thing Freya and Panther would come up with. Clean and professional: he could do that, no problem.
But things were turning out to be much different. This way he might have a chance of proving he wasn't a pussy, still annoyed and humiliated after by being easily defeated by what was pretty much a flying billiard ball.
On the word 'go', he let himself drop down, landed in a headroll and rushed towards the nearest guard, screaming like a mad man. "Aaaarrrr! Where is she?!", he shouted as he tackled the surprised man, "You tell me where she is!!". Confusion seemed like a good tactic. If he'd make the other guys pause even for a second to think about whether to talk to the drunk mad man and find out what this was all about, or to shoot him, it'd be a second in his favor.
Besides, it was fun!

[spoiler]Unarmed 6, Martial Arts 2, Agi 8, Charge 2, Knockdown 1 (19d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3935474/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <02-21-13/1726:22>

The spirit followed Caretakers mental commands. the body was strong and strong willed as well, it fought back, but that was nothing he could not handle.
Suddenly the Cameras go blank. the attack is starting. Both guards noticing a groan of Jeffry, the guard that was taken over by Ougoun. turn around to take a look, at the same time Rafa drops from the roof into the 2nd floor hallway. The way th loud and seemingly unrational Ork appeared left the guard blankly staring at him while he made a fistful of comments to him. at the same time the other 2 guards came closer to have a look at their former friend and co worker. Ougoun used this chance quite well in surprising speed and precision he took both of their heads in his hands and crushed them together leaving the two guards surprisingly unscathed, but he was not yet finished.

Quote from: Rolls

spirit surprise roll - 15 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3937269/)
Both guards are taken by surprise (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3937296/)
Attack on guards 2 net hits each (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3937249/) = 6S each
Both take 3S Damage (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3937284/)

Rafa takes the guard by surprise (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3937303/) Guard must soak 13S/P Damage if i am correct
The guard barely survives the onslaught of Rafa soaking 5S/P (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3937308/) taking 8S/P if it's more i will correct it :D
The guard does not notice the gun on your back. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3937351/)
He believes Rafa is a poor drunk boy friend of one of the Girls upstairs. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3937369/)

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Rafa 14][Ougoun - 11][Panther 10][Caretaker7 - 2Simple Actions left][Ahuechei ??][Tipsy ??]

Initiative CT1 IP2
[Guard2 - 15][Rafa 14][Guard4 - 14][Guard3 - 13][Guard1 - 12][Guard5 - 12][??? - 12][Ougoun - 11][Panther 10][Dog1 - 9][Dog2 - 7]
Initiative CT1 IP3
[Rafa 14]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <02-21-13/1858:39>

Rafa immediately followed up on his attack by grappling the surprised guard, maneuvering so the guards' body would be between his own and the other guards.

[spoiler]Using the finishing move maneuver to make a subdual attack.  Subdual attack (18d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3937532/)Yuck. +3 prone... I need hits! (3d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3937537/)
Okay, crappy result it is. Guard needs to succeed in a Str+Unarmed Attack test vs Threshold 3 (complex action) to break free.
Such a lousy attack, Rafa's clearly just a drunk... Yeah, that's it. He did that on purpose to stay in character! Not just 'cuz he's clumsy... No sir!
Edit: oh, wait. Need more hits than the guy's body score. So he's not grappled at all. Anyhow, you can mark Rafa's action in IP2 as spent.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <02-22-13/0534:29>

Tipsy, go to the stairs please, close the door behind you and don't let anything through it

[spoiler]
caretaker - free action to communicate, delaying others.
hoping that Tipsy will move there before guards will be able to.
they will probably recieve information a bout a second later
I also count on Force 5 spirit of man intelligence to think out creative way to close the door permanently (like using piece of stairs railing to block the doors - it has upgraded strength by 5 so it shouldn't be a problem
[/spoiler]

The guard above has been changing. At first it were they eyes only and a groan that made the two other guards turn back to him.
Even before the trasnformation has completed it has started to launch blows, and only heavy armor and the obligatory kevlar lacing saved the two guards from immediatelly succumbing to the storm.
WIth each blow the transformation progressed - bronze triangle looking helmet parts appeared and connected shielding his head leaving only the black holes of the eyes. Then bronze cuirass and gloves and boots... with a metalic thump on top of modern armor a bronze ones was created. obviously heavy but not slowing the guard in any way while strengthening the force of his blows.

[spoiler]
as usual the above is just a fluff explainign how the hell he got +4 to all the physical stats and normal weapon immunity
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <02-27-13/0902:57>

Ahuechei continued sipping at his drink, just the regular patron of the establishment, or so it was supposed to seem to everybody watching. While he seemed to be watching the performance on the stage, he was in fact keeping an eye on the gangers Panther had been speaking about. Should they too react on the events upstairs, he'd know they were clearly connected and a part of the same team.

Casually, he leaned closer to Caretaker, as if he were remarking something about the dancing girls:
Are you sure we had to attack before the meeting occured? What if the Boss is alarmed, and all the  thing gets cancelled, or worse? They might guess somebody is upon them, and tighten their security.

While questioning the current plan of action, the man was ready to move if need be.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <03-03-13/0948:20>

>Jeff turned into a monster, Help!< Said the first guard over the com the other added in a much cooler manner >Magic, like in training, call reinforcements!< Both of them took a step back and Readied their Stun batons. You could defiantly see that they had undergone some heavy training.
The guard at the other and of the corridor stood up and readied his baton too. "Calm Down, or i make you!" He spat out towards Rafa, spiting blood to the ground. He was angry, but still tried to keep civilized not hitting a drunk or at least giving him a chance.

Tipsy trotted towards the door, many guest looked after the Rat and were quite happy to see him go. The guards on the other hand gathered in a group and readied their pistols. >Tom, give us visual!< One of them asked over Com, Some of the gangers as well as ordinary guests started looking at the force rather than the dancing of the girls, some even started to stream what the saw, a few of Bacchus guys defiantly did.

Ougoun kept on bashing Guard2, he left his just now readied stun button fall to be better able to block the incoming blow and blocks it with ease.

Quote from: Rolls

Perception fail (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3953327/) - The Guard3 Does not notice Rafas gun or CareTakers spirit.
Oughoun goes on the attack toward one of the guards. (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3953342/) he can not reach both guards with one attack so he goes after the closest one.
The Guard2 blocks the attack with ease (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3953349/)
still need to do INI for Tipsy but he did manage to block the door in at the end of IP2

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Rafa 14][Ougoun - 11][Panther 10][Caretaker7 - 2Simple Actions left][Ahuechei ??][Tipsy ??]

Initiative CT1 IP2
[Guard2 - 15][Rafa 14][Guard4 - 14][Guard3 - 13][Guard1 - 12][Guard5 - 12][??? - 12][Ougoun - 11][Panther 10][Dog1 - 9][Dog2 - 7][Ahuechei ??][Tipsy ??]

Initiative CT1 IP3
[Rafa 14][Ahuechei ??]

Initiative CT1 IP4
[Ahuechei ??]

Rafa, Caretaker, Panther and Ahuechei are up,whole 2nd IP for me is up and Rafa has his 3rd IP action after the end of IP 2

if you want to do something before the guards or dogs, witch you do not see, please say so and we will adjust the timeline.

INI Ahuechei? please roll it. :)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <03-03-13/1141:56>

Rafa had planned to go easy on the guard he first attacked, just grabbing him and squeezing until he was asleep. But the taser in the guards hand made him change his mind and just do it the easy way; he'd had enough electrocution for one day.
"You put that thing away before I...", he started saying, but his words were cut short as he bashed his body against the guard, one forearm against his throat and a fist into his ribs, slamming the man against the wall with a staggering blow.

[spoiler]'nother knockdown attack, 7S+nethits (18d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3953476/)
Since that's his last action this CT:  CT2 Initiative: 12   (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3953673/)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <03-03-13/1201:31>

Panther took out her taser, but kept it out of sight for now.  She wasn't going to interfere in the combat unless she had to.  She kept an eye on the gangers, trying to link on their commtraffic.  As she was monitoring their feed, she already had their commlinks found.  Now she just had to intercept the private parts, the things that were not going on the network.

[spoiler]
simple action:
capture wireless signal: electronic warfare + sniffer (3) test.
electronic warfare 4 + sniffer 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3953488/)
I get in on their traffic and I start listening in, monitoring the situation.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <03-03-13/1436:45>

Caretaker's held to one of the two of his cloth dolls - the one woven to resemble male. Under his touch cloth-man shuddered as if welcoming the lustful touch of the mana. He seemed to be playing like some poor haitan kid whose mamma could afford only one toy, he swung o cloth-arm of the cloth-man into a punch against an open palm. "and you shall punch your neighbour into the face for whatever reason" he murmured.

[spoiler]
Force 61 Mob Mind Spell (sustained)
Spellcastin(5) + Specialization(2, manipulation) + Magic(5) + Spellcasting Focus(Manipulation) (3) -> 15d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3953729/) → [3,1,5,3,2,3,2,2,4,1,5,4,6,1,1] = (3)
Resisted with Willpower
Drain Value 6/2 1/2 + 4 - 2 => 5S3S
Drain resist -> 9d6.hits(5)=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3953747/) resisted in full

if possible - team members excluded
EDIT: pasted dices instead of roll link
EDIT2: force 1 spell
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <03-09-13/1658:52>

You hear some barking behind the door to the back stage, but still there is no sign of any dogs or big four legged plants for that matter :) panther also managed to get the traffic for the Gang comlinks, so expect some chatter to come up when they have their IP's

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP1
[Rafa 14][Ahuechei 14][Ougoun - 11][Panther 10][Caretaker7 - 2Simple Actions left][Tipsy ??]

Initiative CT1 IP2
[Guard2 - 15][Rafa 14][Ahuechei 14][Guard4 - 14][Guard3 - 13][Guard1 - 12][Guard5 - 12][??? - 12][Ougoun - 11][Panther 10][Dog1 - 9][Dog2 - 7][Tipsy ??]

Initiative CT1 IP3
[Rafa 14][Ahuechei 14]

Initiative CT1 IP4
[Ahuechei 14]

Panther and Ahuechei are up,whole 2nd IP for me is over, and until CT2 i have no one to move, so this is up to you :)


Rafa has his 3rd IP action if they decide not to do anything :)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <03-10-13/0617:32>

Panther took out her taser, but kept it out of sight for now.  She wasn't going to interfere in the combat unless she had to.  She kept an eye on the gangers, trying to link on their commtraffic.  As she was monitoring their feed, she already had their commlinks found.  Now she just had to intercept the private parts, the things that were not going on the network.

[spoiler]
recap of my actions:

simple action:
capture wireless signal: electronic warfare + sniffer (3) test.
electronic warfare 4 + sniffer 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3953488/)
I get in on their traffic and I start listening in, monitoring the situation.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <03-11-13/1249:37>

"This can only end well," Ahuechei muttered to himself as he checked his gun. Good and ready. Then he got up from his comfortable seat and moved in the general direction of the door that would lead to Rafa's position. He had a happy smile on his face and seemed  little unsteady on his feet, while still sipping on his drink. A vigilant observer might have noticed the level of the fluid hadn't dropped much since poured.
While positioning himself closer to the door, should Rafa be in need of assistance, he took this chance to get closer to the guards. He tried to assess their training from the way they moved and positioned themselves, as well as their potential tactics and thus - whether to expect much trouble from a highly trained unit, or were they just a bunch of hirelings for security reasons.

[spoiler]Logic 3 + military knowledge 3 (6d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3967201/)
assesing the level of preparedness and maybe even affiliation of the guards[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <03-22-13/0356:34>

The mana touched the Metahuman in range of Caretakers spell. Some of the resisted,some broke free, some fall victim to the urge Caretaker wanted to implant in them. It was a weak spell, or rather it was made weak by cartaker as he tried to make it difficult to spot his magic use.

The guard tried his best to defend against Rafa, but he was just not fast enough to be effective in any way. the blow hit him right in the face most likely braking out most of his teeth and splitting his skull. the guard was left in a puddle of his own blood.

Soon after that Ougoun burst into flames, or rather his Magical aura becomes visible like a golden flame burning all around him. With the Anger he felt of the lowlife mortal dodging his attacks so easily. one more bronze gloved fist tried to hit the guard, but he still was fast enough to dodge it.

As Ahuechei judged the organisation of the group gathering for an attack on the Monster on the second floor, he noticed a few things.
These man had training, not army, for that they were not fast enough, but still they were on a paramilitary level, they all had the same equipment and most likely the same level of cyberware. They were professionals, could be that they are from a Sec Corp, maybe Knight Errant, maybe Lone-star, PuebSec was also a possibility. A closer look at the equipment could reveal it.

Quote from: OOC

Do you delay downstairs and wait for the guards to act or do you want to make actions, as the fight will be a a group one and i wil handle it with 3 rolls for all the participants

updated 25.03.2013

Quote from: Rolls

INI _ ougoun 9 and tipsy 11 (11d6.hits(5)=7, 11d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3986053/) - Ougoun - Ini
INI _ 2 dogs 6 (6d6.hits(5)=2, 6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3986057/)
Guards resisting Rafa's Blow _ Reaction 6 + Clubs 3 + clubs 3 - 2 condition mod (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3984292/) - 2 net hits
Guards resisting Rafa's Blow damage _ Body 5 + impact armour 4 (9d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3984294/) - 10S 7P

Gangers resisting spell(1) _ Willpower 3 + counterspelling 0 (3d6.hits(5)=3, 3d6.hits(5)=0, 3d6.hits(5)=0, 3d6.hits(5)=0, 3d6.hits(5)=1, 3d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3990613/)
Spectators resisting spell(1) _ Willpower 3 + counterspelling 0 (3d6.hits(5)=0, 3d6.hits(5)=1, 3d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3990614/)
3 gangers and 1 spectator got taken in by the spell resisted, for now Radius of the spell ForceXmeter centred on the guards i presume, net hits to to beat to resist mental control, cumulative resistance chance every ForceXCT.



5 Guards + ??? + 6 Gangers(only if needed) (9d6.hits(5)=0, 9d6.hits(5)=5, 9d6.hits(5)=3, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=3, 9d6.hits(5)=3, 9d6.hits(5)=5, 9d6.hits(5)=3, 9d6.hits(5)=4, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=2, 9d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3986042/)

Agi 8 + unarmed strike 4 (12d6.hits(5)=5 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3986059/) Ougoun attacks again
Reaction 6 + unarmed(boxing) 7 (13d6.hits(5)=8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3986064/) - Guard 1 dodges again even with the -2 mod on his dodge(-1 for 2nd dodge and -1 for damage mod)

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT1 IP3
[Rafa 14][Ahuechei 14]

Initiative CT1 IP4
[Ahuechei 14]

Initiative CT2 IP1
[Tipsy 17- deley][Ougoun - 16][Ahuechei 14][Ganger1 14][Guard2 - 13][Ganger3(1) 13][Rafa 12][Guard5 - 12][Ganger2(1) 12][??? - 12][Guard4 - 11][Ganger4(1) 11][Ganger5 11][Ganger6 11][Caretaker 9][Guard1 - 9][Dog1 - 8][Dog2 - 8][Panther ??]

Initiative CT2 IP2
[Tipsy 17][Ougoun - 16][Ahuechei 14][Guard2 - 13][Rafa 12][Guard5 - 12][??? - 12][Guard4 - 11][Guard1 - 9][Dog1 - 8][Dog2 - 8][Panther ??]

Quote from: Damage

Guard1 0/10P 3/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Guard2 0/10P 3/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Guard3 7/10P 10/10S _-_ - 5 Damage penalty and unconscious

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <03-25-13/1517:12>

Rafa pulled back from the man he'd smashed into the wall and let him collapse at his feet. He quickly assessed the situation.
"Need some help, tin man?"
Grabbing the rifle hanging over his shoulders, he fired a shot at the head of the guard that kept dodging the spirit's attacks.

Quote from: OOC

Called shot +4DV, Gel round -1DV, +2AP vs Impact (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3991171/)
11S + Nethits vs Impact+2, if damage after soak > Body-2, knockdown.
Rifle is silenced by the way.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <03-25-13/1613:54>

The luck of the guard just run out, Rafa hit him directly in the head just a few inches from his right ear and the gel round left a visible mark even thou the area was under cover of thick black hair. The hit was so hard that the man hit the wall at the end of the corridor and sacked down on the floor, only the most perceptive would notice small blood drops coming out of his nose and ear.

Quote from: Rolls

Reaction 6 + Dodge 2 - 3 in melee combat (5d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3991261/)
+ 2mod from gel (2d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3991278/)
Body 5 + impact 4 (9d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3991276/) -  9S taken knockdown -> 10S 2P unconscious

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <03-29-13/0637:02>

Ahuechei forwarded his observations to the rest of the team:
"Those guards are serious. maybe even Lone-star or PuebSec. Whatever we do, we best do it quickly, or we might have more on our hands than we can handle at this moment. Panther, if you have a moment, you might want to take a look there."

He slumped against the closest wall seemingly drunk, and continued observing the guards.

[spoiler]intuition 2 + perception 4 + enchantments 3 + actively looking 3 (12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3997689/) looking for more details about the guards [/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <03-29-13/0738:58>

Panther looked that way, trying to see something special about the guards.

[spoiler]
url=http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3997750/]intuition 4 + perception 3 + vision enhancment 2 + actively looking 3 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=4)[/url]
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-01-13/1004:52>

>Has someone sent a message to Bacchus?< Panther intercepts one message gonging out to the gang. at the very same moment a member of Bacchus gang punches the speaker in the face. Caretakers spell starts to have it's effect.



>Reinforcments arriving in 5, magic support sooner.<  chimed the voice over the com.  the guards started to move slowly toward the stairs, but as the Gangers start fighting both guards turn toward them.
the Strip Bar seems to get hot as not only fists fly around.

the guards pass Panther she notices the carved markings on the Armour of the guards, there is a symbol Lone-star on it, or at least it had been there some time ago but now it's only a mark where the colors of the symbol had been. the Armour does not look too old. Ahuechei Notices the same from a bit further away.

Quote from: OOC

Quote from: Rolls

Guard composure(1)- not to run away (5d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4000722/)
Guard charges Rafa A4+Clubs3+charging2 (9d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4000750/)
ganger attacks his mate (6d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3999631/)
gang member resists the surprise attack B4 + Impact 6 (7S) (10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3999648/)
2nd ganger attacks his mate (6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4000763/)
gang member resists the surprise attack B4 + Impact 6 (5S) (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4000764/)
4th ganger attacks his mate (6d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4000765/)
gang member resists the surprise attack B4 + Impact 6 (6S) (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4000767/)
INI civilians 6 (6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4001437/)

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT2 IP1
[Tipsy 17- deley][Ougoun - 16][Ahuechei 14][Ganger1 14][Guard2 - 13][Ganger3(1) 13][Rafa 12][Panther 12 - 1 free, 1 simple left][Guard5 - 12][Ganger2(1) 12][??? - 12][Guard4 - 11][Ganger4(1) 11][Ganger5 11][Ganger6 11][Caretaker 9][Guard1 - 9][Dog1 - 8][Dog2 - 8][Civilian - 8]

Initiative CT2 IP2
[Tipsy 17][Ougoun - 16][Ahuechei 14][Guard2 - 13][Rafa 12][Panther 12][Guard5 - 12][??? - 12][Guard4 - 11][Guard1 - 9][Dog1 - 8][Dog2 - 8]

Initiative CT2 IP3
[Ahuechei 14][Rafa 12]

Initiative CT2 IP4
[Ahuechei 14]

Quote from: Damage

Guard1 0/10P 10/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty and unconscious
Guard2 0/10P 3/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Guard3 7/10P 10/10S _-_ - 5 Damage penalty and unconscious

Ganger1 0/10P 5/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Ganger5 0/10P 2/10S __-_  no Damage penalty
Ganger6 0/10P 2/10S __-_  noDamage penalty

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <04-02-13/1444:26>

Time to help out a bit, Panther thought.
"I'm going out for a bit," she said over the comm, before switching to VR.  This would go faster in VR and as she was in a booth, she could do so without it being obvious, especially with the light as dim as here.

There she quickly selected the comms of the guards and after a bit of fiddling around, she build a feedback loop in their 'links.  That would distract them for a while.

[spoiler]
hacking:
hacking 4 + exploit 6 + optimization 1 + VR 2 =13 (13d6.hits(5) =8) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4003823/)
 :o 8) what a roll.
edit to create the feedback loop:
computer 4 + edit 6 + VR 2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4003825/)
not bad either  :)
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-08-13/1923:56>

Quote from: Rolls

Agi 8 + unarmed strike 4 Free attack by the spirit (12d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4017091/)
Reaction 6 + unarmed(boxing) 7 Defence against the free attack (13d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4017093/) hit with one net hit = 5S to soak
B4 + Impact 6 (4S) (10d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4017099/) takes 4S damage

Oughoun Does not let the Guard out of his reach, and throws a punch into his face as he attempts to run toward Rafa and this time he actually hits. dealing a blow not only to the face of the guard but also to his attempt to attack Rafa.

Quote from: Initiative

Initiative CT2 IP1
[Tipsy 17- deley][Ougoun - 16][Ahuechei 14][Ganger1 14][Guard2 - 13][Ganger3(1) 13][Rafa 12][Panther 12 - 1 free, 1 simple left][Guard5 - 12][Ganger2(1) 12][??? - 12][Guard4 - 11][Ganger4(1) 11][Ganger5 11][Ganger6 11][Caretaker 9][Guard1 - 9][Dog1 - 8][Dog2 - 8][Civilian - 8]

Initiative CT2 IP2
[Tipsy 17][Ougoun - 16][Ahuechei 14][Guard2 - 13][Rafa 12][Panther 12][Guard5 - 12][??? - 12][Guard4 - 11][Guard1 - 9][Dog1 - 8][Dog2 - 8]

Initiative CT2 IP3
[Ahuechei 14][Rafa 12]

Initiative CT2 IP4
[Ahuechei 14]

Quote from: Damage

Guard1 0/10P 10/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty and unconscious
Guard2 0/10P 7/10S __-_ -2 Damage penalty
Guard3 7/10P 10/10S _-_ - 5 Damage penalty and unconscious

Ganger1 0/10P 5/10S __-_ -1 Damage penalty
Ganger5 0/10P 2/10S __-_  no Damage penalty
Ganger6 0/10P 2/10S __-_  noDamage penalty

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <04-09-13/1558:38>

Luas get ready. Prepare to defend me and take out incoming mage. thought carried images telling so much more then words uttered.

Quote from: ooc

I am addressing all of my spirits excpet Tipsy.
There are two remaining spirits under my command - Ougoun (guardian spirit) force 4, wiht optional power elemental attack and Ghede (spirit of man) force 6, with optional power Fear and Movement.

the idea is that both should be called back from astral into the bar (but without possessing) the ougoun should activate counterspelling (I have only counterspelling 2, and spirit will have 4), while ghede assense. both should delay their actions and intercept incoming mage. I expect him to appear and spend at least one complex action to identify threats (assense) ie. who casted the spell, signatures etc.

Ougoun above (possiessing) should use concealment on all of my spirits and me. -4 dices should take care of any watchers send ahead - not sure if you use astral visibility rules.

both astral spirits should be able then to perform at least one free attack on him, taking priority on mage over any spirits he might have bring.

I'll delay complex action myself as well.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-19-13/1415:36>

Not long after Caretaker called for the spirits they appeared patrolling the parameter of the Bar in Astral,setting the perimeter and starting to wait to ambush any magical support.  In the world of the flesh the fight starts ti intensify and there are first civilians to go down from punches. soon it will get so out of control that you will have to fear for your own safety.

In the mean time The fight on the 2nd floor rages on as the Strong punch of the spirit was blocked by the last guard still standing.

Quote from: Rolls

Agi 8 + unarmed strike 4 -_- Free attack by the spirit (12d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4020474/)
Reaction 6 + unarmed(boxing) 7 + unarmed(boxing) 7 -_- Defence against the free attack (20d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4020475/)

Quote from: OOC

Every one except Rafa rolls Reaction(1) or take 2S damage for soaking

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <04-19-13/1453:23>

Quote from: ooc

Reaction(1) (1d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4020511/)
soaking damage Body(3)->Body(3) (3d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4020513/) soaked.

not sure though what to use for soaking Body or other stat and if I should use any kind of armor.
also if it's physical damage then i have -1 from the mentor spirit resulting in 1 hit less and so one 1S damage taken

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <04-19-13/1510:07>

Rafa fired off two shots towards the guards, sending two gel rounds flying his way.

Quote

Two shots, gel rounds: DV: 7S +1AC. Body-2 vs Damage to resist knockdown (14d6.hits(5)=5, 14d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4020523/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-20-13/1556:19>

While still wresting with the spirit the Guard did not manage to get out of the way of Rafa's two shots. they both hit and he slamped to the ground slowly bleeding out.

Quote from: Rolls

Dodging - Reaction 6 + Dodge 2 - Damage mod. 2 (6d6.hits(5)=2, 6d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4021797/)
Soaking damage - B4 + Impact 6 + 2 Gel rounds. (12d6.hits(5)=2, 12d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4022114/)

Quote from: OOC

all the guards are down in upper level so the CT is over until the Magic support arrives, you are free to post as it will take some time. a few CT

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <04-21-13/0417:59>

"Reinforcements are on their way," Panther said over the team channel, "magical support will arrive first, so Caretaker, keep an eye out on the astral, will you.  One of the gangers wanted to warn Bachus, but he got hit by one of the others.  I'll keep monitoring."

This she did, keeping the channels open and monitoring the situation.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <04-21-13/0511:34>

Rafa quickly started reloading his rifle.
Comms: "Okay guys, upstairs is clear and we need to be quick here. Can you guys come up? If not, did you bring masks?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <04-22-13/1125:07>

No mask. Check the offices, if there is computer downloading the data from the cameras on the building get us into signal range so Panther could hack it. If possible just take the hardware with you and get out the same way you came or through window on the other side of the building. Doors are barred on the base floor. Luas should protect you from magic and conceal your aura, but be quick about it. we'll be leaving the building now.

Panther can you hack while moving? we need that ganger link hacked. when he call Bachus we need to know what he'll tell him.

Ahuechei, can you take us out? I don't want to get punched, and I'd prefer Panther safe as well.


Caretaker gathered his stuff and started to move toward exit along with other people not willing to catch a punch or two.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <04-22-13/1149:56>

As the group starts to move downstairs the fight keep on getting more out of hand as only 2 guards are not enough to get the crowd under control. then you hear a loud roar from the backstage direction and some customers start to scream as Over-sized muscle packed Doberman with Black fur appear on stage.

Less then 30 sec after the Loop was started by Panther it is disabled, there is no doubt that there is some spider in the node of the club. the

Gangers are still too busy kicking each other in the gut to call up Bacchus.

In astral there are still no sign of spirits or astrally projecting mages.

Quote from: OOC

What do you do?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <04-22-13/1831:21>

Comms: "And you think I know drek about hardware, because... And I frackin'  TOLD you about those damned masks!"
Rafa finished reloading his rifle, smacked the gel clip into place and knelt down next to the unconscious body lying at his feet.

Comms:" A group is way faster, we ain't got any time. You guys got 6 seconds to prepare yourselves, then I come downstairs and you got 3 seconds to get behind me and get your asses up the stairs while I distract the guards. I'm ending this mierda and it won't be pretty."
He unhooked two grenades and stuffed them into the pockets of the guard, then stood up, pulling the guard up with one muscular arm around his chest. Rafa groaned as he turned towards the stairs, keeping the guards' body in front of him and the barrel of his rifle pressed below his chin.
"Sorry cabron, just need a shield. Hope yar colleagues like ya... or this'll be painful for both of us."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <04-23-13/0242:08>

"Camera loop is down," Panther said to everybody, "mask yourself as if you're getting away from the fight.  It will be the main thing they're looking at anyways.  I still have the link to the gangers, so that's no problem."

She put her respirator on and keeping to the sides of the room, she went to the door that would go upstairs.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <04-24-13/0554:06>

Rafa carefully went down the stairs and walked through the door into the club's main room.
He kept the guard's body in front of him like a shield and held his barrel pressed under his chin while shouting "Back up, get outta my way! Back the fuck up!" trying to get the guards to move away from the door and more towards the center of the room.
"I want all these pendejos outta here. An'if I see any funny moves, I swear you'll get to repaint this ceiling!"

Quote from: OOC

As requested: Leadership 1 + Cha 2 + First Impression 2:
Roll:  Rafa: 5D6E5 => [ 6; 6; 2; 2; 4; => 2 success(es) against 5 ] = 2
Rolled on rolz.org, group name Horizon.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <04-24-13/2032:37>

Rafa was crazy, Ahuechei was positively sure about that now. It was obvious  nothing was going according to the initial plan, so a little improvization was required. He spoke in his comlink:
"Panther, come quickly and do your best to look scared out of your mind. Keep your face hidden the way celebrities do when they are tired of attention. Caretaker, cover her as if you were her other bodyguard. I'll clear the way. Rafa, move one way towards the crowd away from the door to let us past, we'll go in from the other side."
He cast another glance at Rafa. The bloodlust and that wild gleam in his deep-set eyes could send chills down anybody's spine. Gotta love that ork!
Ahuechei put his biker's helmet back on and pulled out his gun. The muzzle pointed directly at Rafa. He waited for Caretaker and Panther to reach him, then yelled at the crowd:
"Move! Out of my way! Muevete! Rapido!", thus clearing the path for his companions. All the while, he was keeping his aim on Rafa as if expecting trouble from the ork.

(writing from my phone, I hope this works. If I need to roll something, let me know).

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <04-26-13/0232:15>

Panther did as Ahuechei told, hoping it would work.  If Daee had visited joints like this, probably others did as well and it wouldn't be the first time a celebrity was escorted out like this.  As soon as she had access to their node, if it was really necessary she could always just fry the blasted thing.  Difficult to get some data if all the optic chips are just melted plastic.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <04-29-13/0841:15>

While the hesitant guards carefully retreated backwards while considering their course of action, Rafa slowly approached the center of the hall.
Out of the corner of his eyes, he spotted his partners hurrying towards the staircase and started the detonation of the two grenades: one with breathtaker gas, the other smoke.
" 'nades'about to blow, you best be gone."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <04-30-13/1037:20>

Luas protect me. Caretaker cursed in spanish as he moved behind Rafa back upstairs. You get me killed and I promise I'll be back to get you

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <04-30-13/1355:34>

Panther put on her respirator.  While it wouldn't stop everything, it would certainly help long enough for them to get away.  As soon as they got upstairs, she started looking around for the physical node where she could rip out the memory chips for later investigation.

[spoiler]
intuition 4 + perception 3 + actively looking 2 =9 (9d6.hits(5) =0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4031720/)
luckily no glitch, but let's use some edge to roll this again.
intuition 4 + perception 3 + actively looking 2 =9 (9d6.hits(5) =7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4031721/)
much better.  With 7 hits I should be able to find the hardware quite quickly.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <05-05-13/1618:08>

As the team Make their way to the second floor the guards eye them with suspicion. they would have stopped Caretaker, but did not manage to catch him in time and Tipsy was Making their approach impossible and they stayed off the until they would be in greater numbers.

Caretaker felt how the influence on the minds left off and the targets returned to their senses, at least the ones still standing after the guards KO tactics and no violence tolerance - leaving just one of Bacchus Gangers still standing. The fight itself was almost stopped by the sight off the two mighty hound and Rafa having a hostage.

Quote from: OOC

You are now upstairs, what do you do? witch rooms do you investigate and what else you do.

Also roll security tactics or any other relevant knowledge skill that might help you in this situation. :)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <05-11-13/1842:01>

As you start the search you notice that you are not alone, the upper level has still a lot of guests enjoying their private shows. the only room that could look interesting to you is the one that seems to be a office of sorts, at least by Rafa's description and the UWB feed you received. AS you enter the office you get a feeling to be watched, it might be the security network, but still. Searching the office does not yield any matrix capable equipment, but you notice a fake wall fragment in one place.

Over the Sec personal line >Tom where are you? any updates on those reinforcements?<

In the meanwhile people storm towards the door to avoid the gas and smoke. Everybody goes, even the sec personal and the dogs, some do not make it to the door and collapse on the floor, most notably both dogs do not get out.

Quote from: OOC

sorry it has been long, so i will not be evil and remaining you that Rafa did a pulse UWB with only displayed a static image. secondly on the map were only guards that did match a standard issue gear, + targets you identified as such. example dogs, gangers, normal spectators were not included. some of them are still upstairs in their sound proof secluded private stages. Problem is no one spent much time planing,so you did not analyze the map fully.

Might want to roll memory. then panther and Ahuchei give me surprise rolls, Care taker too if he takes part in the search.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <05-13-13/0210:53>

"There's a fake wall here," Panther said as she checked the office, "and people are starting to wonder about the reinforcements, so we will have to hurry.  Caretaker, can you check out what's behind the wall or do we have to break it down?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <05-13-13/0603:46>

Sure thing Caretaker sits by the wall, with his spirit manifesting, seeming zooming out from the dwarf body.

Quote from: ooc

astral perception and watcher ahead to see if there are any magical traps or wards. if nothing check the space

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <05-13-13/0705:18>

Behind the wall you find no traps, but there is a man. His aura show fear, so much that you think he might have wet himself., you also notice some gray areas in the man's head. you also notice the lack of Magic support, from what you know on astral travel time, they should have been here already.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <05-19-13/0719:40>

A new node appears behind the wall. And in the next few seconds a new message is sent over the security channel.  >> Guys, are the reinforcements there yet?  the voice trembles.  In your imagination you can see him getting more and more nervous with each moment passing with no answer.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <05-19-13/1043:38>

"No time to waste," Panther muttered under her breath.  She went to the wall segment that was fake and checked to see if there was a way to remove it.  If not, she would simply smash it open.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <05-20-13/0750:19>

materialized Caretaker moves behind the person inside before talking.
I think you should consider walking out. there are no reinforcement, and if they blow the wall with grenade, the fragments can ... hurt and that's before considering what a spirit could do to you in such close quarters. ... MOVE!!!

Quote from: ooc

not sure if there is light enough in the chamber to see my ghostly figure.
I can't affect him with spells (I think) so I'll try the plain talking.

Charisma (5) + Leadership(3) -> 8d6.hits(5)=3 (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4057141/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <05-20-13/0834:49>

"I see you have found our stowaway," Panther said as she opened the door to see Caretaker materialised.  Keeping an eye on him for now, just to be sure, she looked around the room to see if the hidden servers were here by any chance, or anything else that could be useful.


[spoiler]
looking around.
intuition 4 + perception 3 + activily looking 3 + vision enhancement 2 =12 (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4057156/)

Do I recognise this person.  In other words, is he one of the people we have to find to ask questions to (or get footage from).
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <05-20-13/1352:52>

The grenades cleared out the room and Rafa made sure none of the guards or dogs stayed conscious. When everyone and everything moving had stopped doing so, he went towards the doors of the entrance, slammed them shut and sprayed some glue between the cracks.
Comms @team: "How you doing upstairs? Getting kinda boring down here, strip joint with no one dancing..."
He then proceeded to search the area and the bodies for anything that might be of use or value.

Quote from: OOC

R6 Adhesives: Strength + Body vs 14 (8 + rating) dice to open.
Perception + Enhancers + Actively looking (14d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4057394/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <06-08-13/1533:00>

The Talk Caretaker was giving seemed to work for a while, but then on the last order the aura of the guard who was startled by the ghostly figure appearing got firm and he did not follow. almost the same time the Wall started to move and Panther appeared in the new doorway. As Panther Joins Caretaker in the secret room and speaks to him he notices panic in the aura of the guy in front of him increasing. The guy suddenly rises his pistol pointing toward Panther and Ahuechei. "Stay where you are!" He musters all his courage "Reinforcements will be here in a minute, so better leave while you still can!" still he stutters like he would be freezing to death. Even for the most naive this would seem like a lie.

Quote from: OOC

VS Leadership 4 (4d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4080694/)
Composture 7 (7d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4080668/)
Composture 7 (7d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4080703/)
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4080707/

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <06-08-13/1655:17>

"And I'm mother Theresa," Panther said with a chuckle, "now, be a good boy and put that gun away before you hurt yourself and then tell me your name."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <06-08-13/1821:35>

He lowers his pistol. Looking at both of you he looks like he knows his he has no chances to get out by himself, and his best chance is to be freed by the back up.

Meanwhile Rafa has been busy going trough the belongings of the guards. He finds that they have standard issue gear - Stun-batons, Predators IV, Formfitting Suites and a armored west. From Your Radar sensor you notice that they have identical augmentations and internal comlinks. you also notice the Mark on the vests is the one of Lone-Star, but all the coloring has been removes, or maybe there has not been coloring for these vests at all, as you would notice the mark only by being very close to the person wearing these suites. Looking around you also notice 3 gangers on the floor from them you can get 3 Cougar Fine Longblade and 3 Heavy pistols(Rugar Thunderbolt), also you pocket  their comlinks. Other guests have not much,some credsticks, some light pistols a few knifes, altogether you have some good loot here, just the question is what will you do with it all now?

Quote from: OOC

assuming you take it all and put somewhere in a pile or do you put in somewhere, also do you undress the guards and the gangers?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <06-11-13/0534:56>

Ahuechei steps forward to disarm the guy. You can never know the brightness of an idea that can occur to a frightened person holding a gun.
[spoiler] Unarmed combat (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4084352/) [/spoiler]
Now there, let's play nice. Be a good boy and answer this lovely lady's questions. There is no need you shouldn't be walking out of here on your own two feet. Assuming that is what you want, sí?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <06-12-13/0232:29>

Ahuechei grabbing his weapon caught the man unprepared and the pistol slipped out of his hand. He Glared at Ahuechei for a while but then gave in and started speaking. "My name is Tomas Norin." He looks at the group, "And as if i believe you mean it, i saw what you did to the guards." you clearly see the hatred in his eyes as he speaks of it.

Quote from: OOC

Called shot to disarm = -4 mod on attack, still 1 hit
Tom's Reaction to avoid the disarm (3) - Reaction 4 (4d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4085383/)
DV>strenght = disarm successful

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <06-12-13/0720:15>

You are no guard, correcto? Then we have no quarrel with you. Unless you start one. Now, the lady is waiting. And you know that women don't like to be made waiting...

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <06-12-13/1400:27>

Panther was only following the conversation with half her attention, as the rest was focusing on the machine in front of her.
"The last time I've seen something this old was at university," she said, "and that was in history of the deck."
She looked at the tech guy.
"Just give me an admin access to the bloody thing and we're good," she said, "I need to find a couple of things.  And no funny business.  It might be old stuff, but I know enough about decks to follow what you're doing."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <06-13-13/1249:57>

The tech guy look at Panther, "never used that thing, only the boss has access to to it. Do as you like with it, I don't care." then he went to the bookshelf.  "Here take these, as far as i know, this is the only way to get something out." and through a box with datachips in Panther's general direction.

Quote from: OOC

Make a Reaction(3) test to catch it. Ahuechei is a bit mor out of the way, for him Reaction(4). If you do not catch it the contents are all over the floor.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <06-14-13/1309:43>

Quote from: OOC

Make a Reaction(3) test to catch it. Ahuechei is a bit mor out of the way, for him Reaction(4). If you do not catch it the contents are all over the floor.

reaction 4 (4d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4088304/)
not really.  :)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <06-15-13/0633:59>

Almost.
 8d6.hits(5) → [5,1,5,1,3,1,1,6] = (3)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <06-17-13/1634:51>

The box with Chips slips trough both of your hands and splatter down on the floor. With a loud crack the class splinters and breaks leaving a burst of chips flying all around the place of impact.

"all that is recorded with this is stored on chips, these should be all the recordings Boss man has made." Tom said looking at the mess he had just created. "as far as i know no one has ever repaired the memory on that thing, so these are the only way to store any footage." A long stare in the direction to the door is followed by a simple "Can I go now?"

Quote from: OOC

Roll perception to find the chips that you need to check. any of them could be the one you are searching, if it was stored here with the others.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <06-20-13/1323:23>

"Just fracking great," Panther muttered as the chips went all over the place.  She went looking for the chips and she took those she thought she would need.

Then she took one of the syringes she had in a special pocket, approached the man from behind and plunged it in.
"Lael shot," she said to the others, "that way he won't remember us.  Now let's see what we need to get those chips to play."


[spoiler]
OOC:
if I need to roll something to get that syringe into him, let me know.  Otherwise I go with surprise.

Perception to find the correct chip.
intiution 4 + perception 3 + looking 2 =9 (9d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4096644/)

Also, what do I need to read those chips.  Can I do that on my commlink (maybe with a small hardware modification).  If it's a reader, I just take it out of the big server and leave it here.  The idea is that I want to read those chips a bit later, when we're far from here.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <06-24-13/0714:00>

Panther used her chance for surprise well, just as the man focused his attention on Ahuechei a srynge struck hi in the neck. it took only a second for hi to collapse in a memory erasing sleep.

You notice that there are no more Caretakers shadowy figure hovering above you, then you notice the sound of sirens approaching you. seems the party has come to an end.

Quote from: OOC

Perception roll to judge distance and time for them to arrive.
every hit will give you extra 3 CT time period before the Police arrive
the formula goes like 5 + hit's x 3 CT
the highest roll count as you will defiantly tell the others right?

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <06-25-13/1523:47>

"Heads up, people. You better be done with your business up there 'cuz we've got cops incoming."

Quote

I'm assuming Rafa hears first with a roll like this: Perception, audio (11d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4104521/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <06-25-13/1621:58>

Rafa's razor sharp hearing not only alarmed the team, but also gave away on the numbers approaching. His best guess would be 3 different vehicles.
Now it's decision time, the pile of looted Weapons and cred sticks and coms is quite big, if only he had somewhere to put it all.

Quote from: OOC

Basically now is your looting progress, you would have to judge the value, notice some modifications on weapons, judge the look of a person to know ho has more Nuyen on his credstick and of course have some Intel on the different comlinks these strangers have brought to the party.

For weapons roll Pistol skill, or any relevant knowledge skill
For Comlinks roll hardware or any relevant knowledge skill
for Credsticks roll edge + edge,
on a side note if you find a way to carry everything you will have 15 pistols + 20 comlinks + buch of cred-sticks. would Rafa slow himself down with that?

I will give you the list in OOC after these rolls are made.

On the distance: still others can beat that, hard but possible :)
for now you have 23 CT or 1 min and 9 sec before the Police force arrives.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <06-26-13/0155:16>

Panther was gathering the chips when Rafa announced the imminent arrival of the cops.  She quickly finished the job.
"Okay, let's get out of here," she said, "I have all the chips.  Just need to check them out, but we'll do that somewhere quiet.

[spoiler]
perception:
intuition 4 + perception 3 + audio enhancers 2 =9 (9d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4105177/)
I'm after Rafa here, so I'll go with the fact that he warns us.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <06-26-13/1224:02>

Rafa swiped his tag eraser over the credsticks he found and stuffed them in his pockets. These things were pretty much meant to be untraceable, it was the only reason people still used 'em, so he figured they'd be safe. Weapons, on the other hand, he didn't trust so much; especially the ones he didn't know who they belonged to or what they'd been used for.
"Panther, you got a use for a bunch of commlinks? I could swipe a couple from these people here if you want 'em. Oh, and you guys wanna use the front exit, or we leaving over roof? I could probably manage to get a line to another roof or down into the alley."

[spoiler]Not even gonna bother rolling, Rafa knows he doesn't really know. ;) [/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <06-26-13/1241:17>

"Leave them," Panther said, "it would only slow us down.  Unless you know that one of them is a high exective."
She really didn't need a whole bunch of of the shelf commlinks with random crap on it.
"Now we just have to make sure this thing doesn't work again," she said, drawing her pistol and pointing it at the server.  A couple of shots in strategic locations made sure that it wouldn't... ever.  She grabbed the syringe she had used and moved out of the room.

"Let's take the roof and the back alley," She said to the rest of the team, "unless this place has an emergency fire exit going into that back alley.  In front there are probably a bunch of people who were in the club, and I'd rather not have them see my face at the moment."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <06-27-13/1359:24>

"On it.", Rafa said, dropping the commlinks he had gathered and rushing towards the roof -chameleon wear active- to check out the surroundings.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <06-27-13/1634:46>

As Panther was coming out of the office, she noticed Rafa running up the stairs, stopping for a brief moment at the old roof access then jumping halfway there and vanishing trough the hole in the ceiling.

On the roof nothing had changed, at least not on the first sight, there were no police here, at least not yet and there were no spirits guarding it. Most likely Caretakers doing, as the Magical police should be here already.

Quote from: OOC

Perception check all.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <06-27-13/1650:22>

Rafa looked for the best place to get away quickly and quietly.

[spoiler]Perception (active) (14d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4107066/)
Added +3 active, was planning perception to spot a good and quiet place before you asked. 3 dice less is 3 hits less for this roll.[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <06-28-13/1745:11>

Panther followed Rafa.  While she was at her best on the matrix, this was clearly what he did best, so he could take the lead.

[spoiler]
intuition 4 + percpetion 3 + visual enhancer 2 =9 (9d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4108930/)
I also have audio enhancers rating 2, so if it should be an audio perception test, the dicepool is the same.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <06-30-13/1919:51>

Rafa Quickly identified a few possible escape routes.

• jumping on the roof of a lower adjutant building
• jumping into a full trash container
• climbing down along a rain drainage pipe
• using the old rusty fire escape
• Rafa - Climbing down the wall(others not so much)

Quote from: OOC

The fire escape strikes as the numerous uno decision, unless you take in account that at a few places its not anymore supported by the wall next to it, it might hold, but it might also crash down with anyone trying to use it. Then there is a old and quite sturdy looking drainage pipe, the only problem is that you would have to know how to climb down using it as support, and not forgetting the strengths needed for it.
If you fancy your luck you can risk jumping into the trash - it might be soft and break your fall, but it also you could be full with broken glass.
the rooftop is quite near, 1m jump and it is around 2 m bellow the roof of the club. its a easy jump. what to do after getting on that roof?

Also sorry for the delay, just got to Germany, more precise to some internet in Germany. From now on there should be the same shacuale - at least once a day posting.

Kouryuu

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <07-01-13/1443:11>

"There's a fire escape. Looks a bit dodgy but it should hold if we don't go all together. Could climb down the drainpipe too, looks more sturdy then those stairs if you ask me. Panther, if you ain't up to climbing and don't wanna risk the stairs or jumping into a trash container, I could jus' lower ya with some rope if you want. Mister bodyguard, I don't suppose you need any help climbing?"
No people on the backside of the building. Rafa was glad they could make a clean exit.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-03-13/0116:26>

"Maybe we better jump over to the next roof and then come down from that in the following alley.  It puts even more space between us and the club.  If it's possible?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <07-04-13/1550:41>

"Sure, it ain't far. Maybe a meter or so and only one floor. Even if you couldn't jump, I could toss you."
Rafa was pretty sure dwarf-tossing was considered racist but didn't think the same rule applied to elves.
"Want me to scout ahead and see if there's a good way down from there?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-05-13/0111:28>

"Let's first put some room between us and the police," Panther said, "we can always climb down from the other building into this alley, if no other option presents itself."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <07-10-13/0845:24>

Ahuechei appears a little belatedly carrying Caretaker's body comfortably across his shouders.
"Sorry, I was ensuring we haven't left anything or anybody behind. But we need to go, rápido. They're coming."
He assessed the possibilities of escape and turned to Rafa:
"I think the fastest way out is that roof. Do you prefer tossing or catching  a dwarf?" the elf added with a broad grin.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-10-13/1217:03>

"okay, let's jump," Panther said, "you're already carrying the dwarf, you can toss him."

[spoiler]
intuition 4 + perception 3 + vision enhancers 2 =9 (9d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4125101/)

OOC: I'm going to wait until everyone has rolled perception before doing my jump, as those go at the same time and it can affect my action.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <07-14-13/1529:04>

Rafa picked one of the credsticks he'd just found out of his pockets and after checked its balance, he emptied it into his own account and charged it with 500 nuyen.
"Some people in there, could be gangers. Better than cops and we're runnin' outta time..." He easily jumped on the roof of the building next door.
"'kay, I'll catch. What the drek's wrong with him?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-14-13/1546:06>

"He was doing something in the astral," Panther said, "we'd better not move too far, or he might not find his body back.  Watch out, I'm coming over as well."
She moved back a bit and make a running jump.

[spoiler]
jumping (3d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4130502/)
as it's a 1 meter gap, I should just clear it.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <07-24-13/0348:34>

Rafa and Panther make the jump. Panther just barley makes it, nothing to compare to the flip mid air Rafa is making.

Upon landing on the roof you can feel the structural integrity of the house, or more likely the lack of it. It feels like a troll would fall right trough the roof. Some places of the roof have been patched up with boards and some plastics to keep the water out. there is a access hatch not 5m from where you are, but one more jump would bring you to ground level anyway.

The sirens in the background starts to become even louder. The clock is ticking. Where to next?

Quote

Returning to daily posting rates as promised :)
Sorry for the absence :(

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <07-26-13/1217:01>

"Geez girl, you need to get into better shape.", Rafa remarked as he reached out to grab Panther's clothes to prevent her from falling backwards.
"Think you guys are up to some more rooftop runnin' or wanna risk trying to find some cover inside with the gang? Don't really wanna get down on the streets this close just yet..."

"Ya spot any incoming 'copters with your gizmo's?", he asked while peering into the sky around him, looking for the same.

[spoiler]Active Visual Perception (14d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4148546/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-29-13/0141:56>

"you're the expert, so I'll follow you," Panther said, "and the only thing I see right now are a couple of camera drones, but this is LA."

[spoiler]
OOC: what do I need to roll to see if there is more.  I assume there's camera drones as there always are in LA.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <07-29-13/2017:06>

The night sky was earie, almost static, the energy was pulsating. But there is no sign of a chopper or any other Flying police vehicle.

Quote from: OOC

to see trough cameras you need to find them first, then scroll trough them - that takes some time a few min at least in AR.
roll for detecting nodes. and analyze to finding ones with video feed then checking them all(hacking in and seeing the feed)

14 CT left until the Police arrives - 42 sec

Also i rolled for Dragonfly, she did get the throw and the jump down no prob, even with a small pool :) so you can keep running, hide or anything else. :)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <07-30-13/0215:28>

(thanks Kour. So, while I'm in my homeland and don't have to pay ridiculous amounts of money for internet...)

"Olé!" Ahuechei cried out while swinging the dwarf to get him high enough in the air so Rafa could catch him. Caretaker's body was uncomfortably limp and heavy, he looked all but dead, and Ahuechei felt the urge to check his vitals every once and then to make sure their companion was still with them. In a way, that is.
Caretaker swooped up in the air, his limbs swinging lifelessly, flying towards Rafa's outstretched arms.
The sirens were getting ever closer and making him restless. Ahuechei followed his companions.
"Where to now? Down?" he asked.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <07-30-13/1324:44>

"Let's keep on the roof for now and try to get off at the other side," Panther said, "but be careful, this roof isn't all that strong I have a feeling."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <07-30-13/1546:08>

"Yeah. If we go down, the only exit's back to the club, we might's well have walked out of the front entrance. Let's get a little further away..."
He looked at the state of the roof and nodded in agreement with Panther. "Probably best to drag Caretaker instead o' lifting him, spread the weight a bit.
You should take point, Panther. I'm guessin' you weigh a little bit less than us, maybe warn us if the floor gets too wonky.
Ahuechei, think you can do the dragging? I'll watch your backs. Rifle's got good range and if I fall behind 'cuz of  trouble, I can catch up easiest."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <08-01-13/1223:18>

Ahuechei nodded in approval of the plan.
"Está bien, let's put some roof between us and those guys,"  he said and eyed the surface before them suspiciously. He did not like the idea of falling through it, not in the least. Who knew what lay hidden under?
He lay the unmoving body of Caretaker down, and for a moment, watched him in hopes the dwarf would wake up and make their life less complicated. Then he sighed and proceeded to adjust the hold by joining his hands just below Caretaker's arms and across jis chest.
"Let's move. How far can we go, Panther? You seemed to know what was wrong with him. "

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-01-13/1311:19>

"Okay," Panther said, loading the map of LA she had gotten and zooming in on her current location.  Maybe the building wouldn't be correct, but at least the roads and alleys would be on there and that was information that would be useful right now.

While moving, she grabbed in her backpack and took out her dragonfly.  She activated the drone and launched it.
"Some air recon should be a good idea," she said to the others, while sending the little drone to patrol the air.  An AR window gave her a view of what the drone saw with its camera.  She not only kept an eye on the police behind them, but also what happened in front of them.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-04-13/1836:06>

Panther moved forward very slowly, watching every step on the way. Seeing it happen you might think she is walking on thin ice. Until it broke that is, it might have been her attention on the drone or maybe she just missed the signs of decay but she stepped on a piece of the roof that just could not support her, it started to crack and only a quick sidestep on Panthers behalf saved her from falling down. The rest of the roof she crossed without any problems. Rafa did follow the way Panther was walking and had no difficulties on the crossing.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-06-13/0131:55>

"That was close," Panther said as she got to the other side, "now let's get the hell out of here before they launch some aerial recon."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <08-06-13/0826:58>

Rafa caught up quickly, helped the rest atop the roof of the higher building and rapidly climbed up himself.
"Not a bad idea. What're we gonna do about transportation and how do we deal with sleeping beauty here, though? Take a cab and say he's drunk?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-06-13/1251:04>

"Isn't your bike back in Seattle," Panther asked, "as for him, we can quickly bring him to the hotel.  There I can also check that chip we got.  It will be calmer and if I have to go in VR, a bit more comfortable than here."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <08-08-13/0651:07>

"Rafa, you drove the car to the... That place, whater it was called, " Ahuechei gestured back at the club. "Do you still have the access? I could call for my bike, but we won't fit on it, not all of us. It would make more sense to go by car, together. I wouldn't feel safe hiring a cab. That's another set if eyes on us when we really don't need it. Or, if we can't get in the car, I can take him with me on my vike, and you two take a cab. Or two. Go first in a wrong direction, then take another cab to take you to some place near the hotel, walking distance. And we'll meet there."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-12-13/0113:32>

"I'll get the car up here," Panther said as she opened an AR window and logged in on the car.  It wouldn't be easy to drive remotely, but she had done this before and she wasn't going to drive too fast anyways, as that would attract attention.  While continuing over the roofs, she had the car meet them a couple of blocks down at a spot where they could get of the roofs (ie, no cops and no (or not) too many other people).

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-12-13/0801:53>

You all make it over the remaining rooftops without any problems. There are some planks and other pathways across the alley you have to cross.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <08-14-13/0434:41>

"Let's get in the car and the hell away from here. Panther, you know how to check these chips you got? Let's hope that Desperado guy knows some talismonger or shaman or whatever mojoslinger to fix Caretaker."
Rafa helped everyone get down, then quickly disassembled his rifle before dropping himself to the pavement and joining the rest.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <08-18-13/1306:23>

Ahuechei followed Panther's example and called for his bike.
"Get in, I'll follow you guys at about one minute's distance. Let me know in case you're in some kind of trouble."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-18-13/1337:33>

"No worries," Panther said, "it might take a while, but I'll get through.  And if that system they were running it on was so old, I doubt that it will be all that much trouble.  Now let's get out of here."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-20-13/1957:37>

You all manage to get back to your rides, Rafa Casually turns on the Autopilot and turns to more important stuff, Panther follows his example, as for CareTaker - he is his usual silent self. Ahuechei riding on a bike some distance behind them has none of this luxury and has to deal with the boredom of driving according to the law of the road.

Half way to the Hotel, the alarm of the Rover starts blinking read and buzzing throughout the whole car big red Sentence is blinking in the AR of the Rovers Window "Collision course!"

At First Rafa does not understand what is going on. the red light is too far off to cause this ruckus. Just as he notices the Roar of a big engine a Ares Road-master rams the Rover from the side into the wall of the roadside building. Ahuechei just Barely avoids to crashing in the carnage himself.

AS soon as the vehicles stop, 3 figures step out of the Roadmaster. you notice 4 drones taking off from it's roof as well.
"Emmanuel Martineau! We know you are in the Car! Step out with both your hands behind your head. You have a trip back home waiting for you."
Now you notice that they all wear the Black and red colors, but no gang markings.
"you have 15 seconds!"
All figures seem to have automatic weapons to brandish and a pistol at their sides. it seems that this group is well armed and dangerous.

Quote from: OOC

Every one in the Rover soak 10S damage

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-21-13/0159:45>

"What the hell," Panther said, a bit groggy.  Thank the gods for good seatbelts.  Then she saw the drones.  She sent the footage of her Dragonfly to the rest of the team and she did a scan of the drones the enemy had sent out.  While the dragonfly could take out other drones, four was a bit too much for only one of hers.  But due to the chameleon coating on the drone, she was quite sure it wasn't really visible.  She also decided to stay in AR for now, as not to loose oversight on what was going on outside.
"We have no Martineau in the car, you morons," she shouted through the broken windshield.

[spoiler]
I assumed it was impact and not ballistic armour.  I saw in Arsenal that a rover has passanger protection 2, so I've added this as well.  If it has more, or if it's ballistic armour, let me know and i'll add some dice (I can use them  :) )
body 3 + armoured vest 6 + passanger protection 2 =11 (11d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4184880/)
I have 6S and a -2 penalty.

my first round action (simple action/drone, and I have 2 IP, so 4 simple actions): matrix perception on the four drones.
computer 4 + analyse 6 - 2 wound =8 (8d6.hits(5)=3, 8d6.hits(5)=5, 8d6.hits(5)=0, 8d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4184892/)
For all I want in order (depending on the hits I have I will get more or less information):
-access ID of person controlling them
-firewall rating
-analyse program rating
-current software running

@Kour: If I need to roll for negotiation or something, let me know.
[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <08-21-13/1438:11>

"Mierda de puta madre!", Rafa cursed while shaking his head. He checked himself for wounds -he didn't really feel any but didn't think it possible- but much to his surprise, the impact hadn't really hurt him all that much. He'd gotten very lucky and grimaced not because of the little pain he felt now, but more at the thought of the pain his muscles 'd feel tomorrow.
"Don't you pendejo's know how...", he started, leaving the car wreck. He closed his mouth when he noticed the weapons in the men's hands.

Panther spoke before he could, which was probably a good thing.
"You okay Panther? You don't look so hot.... Well... you know... Health-wise, that is."
He checked if the backback with his rifle was within range and tried estimating his odds of grabbing it and reaching some decent cover.

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6 Body + 12 Impact Armor + 2 Passenger Protection (20d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4185373/)
Bah.
Edge reroll.
Edge (17d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4185376/)
W00T! All soaked. 1 edge left.

Rafa know anything about them? Gang knowledge (7d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4185378/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-22-13/1704:27>

Two more appear from the back. A human and a Troll with glowing red cyber-eyes and a oversize katana on his back.

The troll speaks up as he steps forward and unsheathes his sword " Get your Black Dwarven ass out of the tin-can or i will have to cut it open for ya!"

If not before, then now it's clear that you are in a pinch - undermanned and under-powered. also a black dwarf reference is a clear indicator that someone has appeared to cash in on CareTakers Bounty.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <08-22-13/1801:15>

"What, yar brain not getting enough oxygen that high up?", Rafa asked looking up to the troll while stepping in between him and the car. "Crashing that truck into my car did a good 'nuf job of cracking it open already, don'tcha think?"
His neck cracked as he rolled his head left and right and flexed his shoulders.
"But, ya know, this don't have to turn all bloody and ugly with me shoving that iron up your ass.", he continued. "Like the woman said, we don't know anyone called that. But suppose we got a dwarf somewhere in that wreck, what'd he do to you that makes you wanna drive a truck over him?"

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Etiquette, just for giggles (5d6.hits(5)=0) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4187692/)
Figures.
Composure vs. combat monster... Purposely being run over by a Roadmaster might be considered an attack... Composure (6d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4187693/)
Phew. At least he can run if/when necessary.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-23-13/0128:15>

Panther stayed in the car wreck for now.  It would still offer some protection if lead started flying around.  She did activate her me-feed on PITO though and started live streaming.
"Just an FIY boys," she said, "we have loaned this car from a higher up in Horizon and everything I do is going out life on Pito.  Do you think he would like it very much that you wrecked it."
Next she checked to see if they also had a PITO feed running.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <08-24-13/1145:22>

"Joder!!!"  Aheuchei turned his bike sharply to the left. He had almost crashed in his companions's car. His bike's wheels slipped on the spilt oil, and he barely got it under control.
When the troll got in Rafa's way, it was clear this could get ugly. Ahuechei stopped amidst the other cars that were expressing their annoyance with the blocked street in a very loud way, and pulled out his gun.
He listened to the conversation. The only thing he understood was that they were looking for a dwarf. Caretaker? Aheuchei tried to spot his supposedly still just as immobile body as he had last seen him, on the back seat, but he only caught a glimpse of Panther.
"Panther, if you need me to take out the drones, just give me a sign," he said over the radio.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-24-13/1209:18>

"Cover the guys," Panther subvocalised, "but don't fire yet.  I have the drones."
'I hope,' she didn't add.  But she had the ID, so she could spoof at least one of them to do something they probably didn't like.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-25-13/1333:40>

Ahechei pulling his HPistol changed the layout of the situation. His action called the attention of two of the drones and one of the three armed figures. the only human left his 2 orks colleges and pointed his AK-97 towards Ahuechei "No funny business there!"

"Slow there, we do not get paid for your heads. Emanuel is the only one we are interested at the moment." there Troll said to Rafa pointing his sword direct to his face "but Eamnuel Martineau we are bringing in to Seader Kurp wants him and they are willing to pay us 100k + expenses for acquiring him for them. Can you top that, twerp?" The troll asked Rafa "Doubt you ever have seen so much in on place ever." he laughed it off.
 "Martineau is there, we followed them the whole way from Derma club." his voice he shouted over to the other group, still keeping an eye at Rafa seeing how he reacts. "You have 10 seconds left!"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <08-25-13/1408:39>

"Uhm, just so we're clear here, you both understand we ain't got a chance in hell to beat these guys if this comes to fighting?", Rafa whispered over the comm channel, his voice calm and steady despite the message.

He wasn't happy with the situation at all. He didn't like not knowing about Caretaker's apparent enemies, didn't like Panther mentioning their employer, didn't like Ahuechei pulling a gun, didn't like not having a gun himself and especially didn't like not having noticed a fucking tank driving their way until it'd been too late to avoid it.

Rafa whistled appreciatively. "That's a lotta money. You can buy a lotta troll-sized panties for that, huh, big guy?"
"If you've been following, you gotta know the dwarf's kinda, I dunno... broken, right? Tell yar mage to come closer and check it out. Only him."
Rafa winked at the troll. "Makes it easier to do the whole 'geek the mage first' thing if this turns bad, too. Oh and by the way, you guys know there's like a whole buncha cops just a block away, right? Been kinda busy tonight."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <08-25-13/1425:22>

"I don't take kindly to a gun being pointed at my face," Ahuechei growled in a low voice, but he had to agree to Rafa's reasoning. They didn't have any backup, and Rafa apparently wasn't armed, so that left - what? Him against an unknown number of military trained shooters, and four drones? Right...

"My colleague already said we don't know anybody who goes by that name, and I second her. However, you sound just as sure that you do. I assume you want to sort this mess out soon, before any unwelcome people join our little party, right? So, how can you prove that our dwarf is the one you need?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-25-13/2008:17>

"You might not know him, but we do!" said the human Aiming at Ahuechei. "Hand him over!" one of the Orks next to him added " if our tests runs a Negative match on his criminal Sin, then you can keep him and we are out of your way."

Akuma glared ar Rafa : "This money can buy you a grave. How about that?"

Quote from: OOC

Perception everybody :)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <08-30-13/1302:07>

Ahuechei weighed his options and the best chances of survival for him and his teammates. He said quietly over the radio:
"To be frank, I don't know the guy, I met him today. You must know him better. If you say he's worth fighting for, I've got your six. So - it's your call."

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-30-13/1456:54>

Ahuechei noticed a sound above his head, it was not the drones that were swirling over him aiming his guns at him, but something else, but to his dismay there was just too much noise coming from the drones to pick it out.

"Time is up!" The troll Called to Rafa, "what will it be, Death for this sorry excuse for a Meta-human?"

The others ready their weapons.

Quote from: OOC

Roll INI, Talking still you can but soon .....  ::)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <08-30-13/1553:27>

"'Frak is wrong with ya morons? Think we don't know we're outgunned? We ain't makin' excuses. But if we're goin' down, I'm taking some of ya with me."

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Init. (10d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4198542/) Figures.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <08-30-13/1625:02>

[spoiler]
initiative 8 (8d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4198557/)
init 10, 2IP

OOC: I'll be off for the week-end and I won't have much internet access the following week.

[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <08-31-13/1657:01>

[spoiler]INI (10d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4199916/)[/spoiler]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <08-31-13/2001:28>

The Troll started to running in the direction of the Rover, then after a few steps there was a pop and he was already skating his sword ready for a strike, and it followed at Rafa's legs "Last warning!" as the he skated Past Rafa.

Quote from: OOC

Draw INI act at the same time! As the troll initiated the combat he acted first every else follows INI, Players get their actions first. at least in my book.

Rafa, if you do not manage to dodge, this will be (11+ net hits) Stun damage to soak
[spoiler]INI, TRoll (12d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4199920/)
INI, Human (9d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4200083/)
INI, Ork's (10d6.hits(5)=1, 10d6.hits(5)=2, 10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4200114/)
INI, Rotor-Drone's (10d6.hits(5)=3, 10d6.hits(5)=1, 10d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4200145/)
INI, Rotor-Drone's (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4200149/)
Troll Attack - knockdown (10d6.hits(5)=4) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4200182/)[/spoiler]

Quote from: Initiative CT1 IP1

[Troll.e - 15][Ahuechei 15][Human.e - 15][Rotor.e - 14][Rotor.e - 13][Rotor.e - 12][Ork.e - 12][Ork.e - 12][Rafa - 11][Ork.e - 11][Rotor.e - 11][Panther 10]

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <09-01-13/0405:21>

"Heard you the first time, cabron.", Rafa said as he prepared to defend against the incoming attack by using the trolls own momentum and weight against himself.
He still hoped they wouldn't go for a full-out attack, responding to the attack in a way that wouldn't cause to much -if any- damage.

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Rea 6 + Unarmed 6 + Unarmed 6 + Spec 2 - Str 9 + Unarmed 6 + Spec 2 (20d6.hits(5)=6, 17d6.hits(5)=7) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4200661/)
Full Defense w/ Throw Maneuver.
Defense should be successful (The troll should have 2 extra dice for reach, I think, but even with those Rafa's defense scores at least an equal amount of hits).
Throw is an opposed test, Troll rolls Str + Unarmed vs Rafa's 7 hits. He's thrown a number of meters equal to net hits and takes stun damage accordingly.
Since I don't know the result, I'll let you fluff.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <09-01-13/0407:38>

"Joder!" Ahuechei cursed as he saw the Troll start to move. "Rafa, Panther, I need your decision now! Do we give the dwarf over or do we fight? I'm not certain, but there might be another company on the way!" He didn't take his aim off the human. To him, the human looked like the leader, and in any situation it was better to have one's gun pointed at the leader. Or the one acting the part.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <09-01-13/0714:23>

[spoiler]feel free to pm me, I'll remove the post[/spoiler]

Quote from: ooc

burining edge to go immediatelly

STOP !!! sudden command of leader trained voice freezed everyone in their places

Rafa, Panther, I'll take care of them dwarf stood up you guys ... you should take off.

Caretaker opens the doors. Just to avoid getting shot on sight (though the S&K probably wouldn't mind having him dead) he gives them a second when he sends out mental command. Tipsy, don't do anything foolish. You're free, though I'd enjoy your company for a couple of minutes longer. You might get a laugh or two ;). 

As he walks out he is still talking Panther, Rafa this is not your fight. It's been S&K slavers on me and my herd since ever. louder he addresses the troll Don't worry big guy, if I were to fight there would be luas all over the place already. It's just me and Tipsy here. Dwarf caress his bald skull as he walks toward him. I'm impressed, how did you manage to find me here? ... thousand key reward? it's risen up since I last heard... so who got me? Caretaker gives him a hand to shake.

The view is strange: a small dwarf stands extending his hand against dozen feet tall troll ....

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <09-01-13/1657:53>

After being tossed back a few meters, the hand of Caretaker, is more like an insult to the troll and he beats it away. "Freak that! We are taking you in, but first i have a score to settle." He pushes Caretaker to one side while the 4 drones start swirling around him, and goes straight for Rafa.

"Well Said, CareTaker, Well said, but i think you will be pleasantly surprised to learn that there is no need to Go with these dead beats" A pleasant and well known voice told the group of people gathered here. The voice came from a Dark alleyway and the team noticed Freya Standing there leaning toward the wall with her arms crossed over her chest. "Sorry for leaving you hanging in the club, but i had to make some preparations for these guys." Freya added seeing the surprised of her team.
As Freya was speaking the Rotor-drones went back to the other team and held positions poining their guns back at them.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sentinemodo on <09-01-13/1756:16>

Well, ... pushing was a bad move ... dwarf was waiting for handshake kind of contact but any was sufficient

Quote from: ooc

Death Touch force 10 with additional 7 Damage added
Magic(5) + Spellcasting(5) -> Magic(5) + Spellcasting (5) (10d6.hits(5)=6) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4201180/)

resisted with willpower + counterspelling (there's bound to be one, since they went for a mage).
Damage Value if unresisted Force 10 + 7 for a total of 17P.

Drain value 10P -> Force 10/2 - 2 + 7
Drain resistance -> Willpower(4) + Charisma(5) -> Willpower(4) + Charisma(5) (9d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4201182/) 8P damage taken.

The dwarf imploded - as if the void had opened where the troll had touched him sucking light and all forms of life energy inside. The world turned black and white and for a moment only the white tattoos pulsing with energy were visible. The time slowed down to crawl.

Second later that seemed more like a minute, the dwarf was standing unsteadily s... surprise blood splurted from his mouth in a parody of a smile starting the time again ... as he weakly waved hands like policeman on the crossroad showing the now open way to the ruined rover

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <09-04-13/1653:50>

Few steps after pushing CareTaker out of the way the Troll suddenly fell on his face, blood started to pour out of his full body Armour and those sensitive to the astral could feel his life being on the verge of slipping away. CareRaker on the other hand was still standing, but he looked just as beat up as the Troll he had just sent to the ground.
Others Seeing as their most vocal Member starts to bleed out, and their target is the one responsible quickly pull up their guns....
There is just one single sound A loud Bang echoing from all around the street. until you hear something hitting the street like a wet sack. None of the attackers are on their feet and every single one of them have a bullet hole in their Helmets.

Freya blows at her hand that is made up just like a pistol, and holsters it demonstratively " That takes care of that!" Now you can hear something flying above your heads as she joins the team on the middle of the street, Looking at CareTaker she merely adds "You know you could have died here, and there was no need for that!" She looks if everybody else is alright "You all got lucky Phill noticed CareTaker, he set me up with some heavy protection, guess Rafa got a shocking experience with them" She chuckles at that " but anyway, CareTaker will take too much of attention if he stays in constant camera light at the studio and that would be bad for Pandora and everybody else, so We both will take on another task in the Amazons, If he agrees that is, but i think Phill can make a offer that is hard to say no."
She starts leading CareTaker back in the direction she came from and is greeted by an Long Elf in a Dark suit who Leads Caretaker away from the street, but Freya stays a bit Longer."I really would have loved to stay longer with you all. I enjoyed my time here. I hope to meat you again, so give me a call when you are back in Seattle." And then she vanishes in the Dark of the Allay. >There will be a car picking yu up in 5< pops up in your comlinks from Freya, just about the same time you no longer see her.

Quote from: OOC

Willpower 4 + Counterspelling 5 troll resisting spell (9d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4202116/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <09-04-13/1711:25>

Watching them leave, Rafa could only ask "What the drek just happened... And did she say those where the f*cks who zapped me?!"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <09-10-13/1417:13>

Without an answer coming from his partners, Rafa shrugged his strong shoulders and looked at the body of the troll.
"Didn't think that creepy dwarf had it in 'em. Pretty drekkin' awesome."
After looking a bit longer, he said "You know, these guys seemed pretty well equipped. Be a damned shame letting all that hardware go to waste, no? Any way you could check if these guns got any kind of protection installed?"

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <09-10-13/1459:03>

"Let me first hook up this medkit," Panther said after she had crawled out of the car, "then you can tell him yourself when he's better.  But I don't think they have trapped their gear.  Maybe added a couple of things to make sure it doesn't work when someone other than them picks it up, but that can be removed afterwards.  So you have a look and I'll be there soon."
As soon as the medkit was up and running, she went over with Rafa to check the gear.  Maybe they could even salvage the car.

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put the medkit on and let it run by itself.
medkit rating 6 (6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4211952/)
heal 2 boxes of physical damage on Caretaker. (better then what I can do with my skill actually).
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Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <09-11-13/1302:29>

Caretaker thanked Panther, but as Freya called left his friends behind.

The sand off between the drones and the Roadmaster was still as tense as ever. Just as Panther thought of salvaging the car, someone or rather something had woken and the engine roared in high tones. As the Truck started to move the drones opened fire and bullets were flying all over the place after bouncing off the heavy Armour. Some on the other hand got trough and left holes in the sides and the roof of the monster. From high above some louder shots could be heard, but the Roadmaster was already too far away to see any real difference. Rafa, Ahuechei and Panther were left in the middle of the street. The aroma of blood and burned flesh was slowly drenching the air. The police presence a few blocks away was still to be heard, and there was no doubt that the shooting could not go unnoticed. Still they had a minute or two before their replacement car arrives, but there is still the bashed Rover.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <09-11-13/1522:34>

"What the...," Panther said as she immediately gave a command to her Dragonfly to attack the drone she had tagged as 1.  While it was doing that, she tried to land and shut down drone 2.

[spoiler]
get my drone to attack doesn't require a roll, except for an attack roll of the drone itself.  It comes from above, as I've put it in high position, so it should have surprise (I think, I haven't done drone combat before).
pilot 3 + autosoft 4 =7 (7d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4213495/)

my command to the other drone (land and shut down): hacking + spoof vs pilot+firewall (that's for you to roll) :) .
hacking 4 + spoof 6 =10 (10d6.hits(5)=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4213496/)

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Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <09-11-13/2234:05>

The drone shows no reaction to the command you gave her, on the other hand your dragonfly manages to land some blows ob its much bigger adversary. But the Rotor-drone takes it, soon they will be out of your sight.

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as the drones have been taken over and are attacking their previos owners the aID has changed :P.
DV 1 attacking Medium drone

Arseanal
Th e Dragonfly is equipped with Targeting (Close Combat) 4 autosoft . Th e standard version has a DV of 5 (AP 0) against mini- and microdrones and a DV of 1 (AP +1) against other targets. Th e anti-vehicle version has a DV of 3 (AP –1) against vehicles (including mini- and microdrones) and a DV of 1 (AP+1) against other targets. Th e C-12 version uses the stats of a High Explosive grenade (one use only).

Pilot 3 + Targeting 4 Drone attacks (7d6.hits(5)=1, 7d6.hits(5)=2, 7d6.hits(5)=2, 7d6.hits(5)=0, 7d6.hits(5)=3, 7d6.hits(5)=2, 7d6.hits(5)=3, 7d6.hits(5)=1, 7d6.hits(5)=3, 7d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4213834/)
Command 5 + Melee 3 Drone Defending (8d6.hits(5)=1, 8d6.hits(5)=2, 8d6.hits(5)=7, 8d6.hits(5)=1, 8d6.hits(5)=4, 8d6.hits(5)=2, 8d6.hits(5)=1, 8d6.hits(5)=3, 8d6.hits(5)=3, 8d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4213880/)

After 10 IP's you damage the Rotor drone 5/10 phisical track

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <09-12-13/0134:54>

"Just great," Panther said when she found out she couldn't get in.  While her little one was chewing away at the other drone, she started working again.

[spoiler]
During those 10 IP:
matrix perception (only need 1 hit to get access ID again)
computer 4 + analyse 6 - 2 wounds =8 (8d6.hits(5) =3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4214113/)

spoof command (land and shut down)
hacking 4 + spoof 6 - wounds 2 =8 (8d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4214114/)
not much this time  :(
let's try this again for the following 8 IP I have left:
hacking 4 + spoof 6 - wounds 2 =8 (8d6.hits(5)=2, 8d6.hits(5)=1, 8d6.hits(5)=5, 8d6.hits(5)=1, 8d6.hits(5)=6, 8d6.hits(5)=1, 8d6.hits(5)=2, 8d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4214115/)

time for defense rolls.

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Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <09-12-13/0317:07>

Meanwhile, Rafa quickly searched the bodies for anything of interest. Then rushed to the Rover to grab his gear and see if it'd still drive.
No way in hell am I touching any more drones today.

Quote from: OOC

Active Perception (14d6.hits(5)=5) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4214211/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Kouryuu on <09-18-13/0807:34>

Quote from: farothel on <09-12-13/0134:54>

[spoiler]
During those 10 IP:
matrix perception (only need 1 hit to get access ID again)
computer 4 + analyse 6 - 2 wounds =8 (8d6.hits(5) =3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4214113/)

spoof command (land and shut down)
hacking 4 + spoof 6 - wounds 2 =8 (8d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4214114/)
not much this time  :(
let's try this again for the following 8 IP I have left:
hacking 4 + spoof 6 - wounds 2 =8
(8d6.hits(5)=2, 8d6.hits(5)=1, 8d6.hits(5)=5, 8d6.hits(5)=1, 8d6.hits(5)=6, 8d6.hits(5)=1, 8d6.hits(5)=2, 8d6.hits(5)=1) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4214115/)

time for defense rolls.

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After a while one of the drones seem to start following the command issued by Panther.

As the First drone starts to Land Panther switches her attention to the next, but just a few seconds later there are 3 shots fired, reminding  you of the end of the attack team, this time it was the Drones who met the end at the end of a large barrel. In the distance you can hear one more shot fired, then there is a crash heard.

Rafa in the mean time Finds com-links, Hpistols and 3 AK's, one sword and one shotgun, there seem not to be any identification or cred-sticks on them.

While both you are occupied a BMW makes a appearance and a young Asian human gets out of it. "You need to vanish quick, the Pubseq is is just around the corner."
And throws the keys at Rafa.

You also hear that the Sirens are getting much closer.

Quote from: OOC

Rafa can search for more specific items as well. say just what more kind of items you are interested.
Pilot 3 + firewall 3 (6d6.hits(5)=2,
6d6.hits(5)=3, 6d6.hits(5)=1, 6d6.hits(5)=1, 6d6.hits(5)=1, 6d6.hits(5)=3, 6d6.hits(5)=2, 6d6.hits(5)=1, 6d6.hits(5)=2) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4222539/)
If the Small drone is damages by destruction of the Rotordrone, 1 - destroyer, 2 - damaged, 3-6 no damage. (1d6=3) (http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4222545/)

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Xzylvador on <09-18-13/0838:28>

Rafa tossed the stuff he found into the trunk of the car, grabbed his backback out of the totaled Rover and got behind the wheel.
"Alright, guys and girls, fun's over!", he shouted. "I'm leaving. Now."

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Like I said, he's just looking for anything that grabs his attention or might be useful. He'll sort the stuff out later.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: farothel on <09-18-13/0923:00>

Panther gave her Dragonfly the command to come back to her and follow them as she got into the new car.  Eyes in the sky was never a bad idea, especially now one of their team was wanted by a AAA.  She left the shot down drones where they were.  Although tempting, she wouldn't be able to do much with them unless she repaired them, and she didn't have the tools with her at the moment.  Also the way things were going here, they would probably disappear anyway.

Title: Re: [IC] Horizon AFOC: Lights! Camera! Action!
Post by: Sparkling Dragonfly on <10-14-13/0542:31>

Ahuechei holstered his pistol and got on his bike without delay. As soon as they got out of that cursed place, the better.
"Let's go someplace safe, I'd rather not be shot at today."
Following the car, he observed the other vehicles carefully, just in case they were followed.