I actually haven't played those, so I'd absolutely be game if you don't mind me playing my 0 Karma made-for-Missions character as per
the SRM06-02 recruitment thread; this would obviously be a standalone game and not Missions related, but I quite enjoy the character. If Plots & Paydata takes place in Seattle, I'd just change "Chicago" to "Seattle" in the background, and keep the contact but have him in Seattle instead.
Play by Post or Online? Either works for me.
ETA:
Unlike Bewilderbeast I really want to play this one character so I'll happily play in two games, maybe even as part of a trial run for Missions
ETA2: Character sheet
[spoiler]
Character SheetINFOStreet Name: Marcus
Name: Unknown, Marcus Brennan (fake SIN)
Movement: 12/24
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Human Male, Age unknown, early 20s
Height 1.82m, Weight 112kg
Composure: 6
Judge Intentions: 6
Lift/Carry: 9 (75 kg/50 kg)
Memory: 7
Nuyen: 1050¥
PRIORITITES (SUM TO 10)Metatype: E (Human 1)
Attributes: B (20)
Magic: E (Mundane)
Skills: B (36/5)
Resources: A (450,000)
KARMA EXPENDITURES+25 from Negative Qualities
-25 for Positive Qualities
-1 for Contacts
-2 for skills (Automotive Mechanic 1)
-10 for nuyen (20,000¥)
-12 for Martial Arts (Style and Technique 7, Technique 5)
ATTRIBUTESBOD 4, AGI 4 (6), REA 4 (6), STR 3 (5), WIL 3 (4), LOG 3, INT 5 (4), CHA 2, EDG 3, ESS 0.80
INITIATIVEPhysical/AR: 10 + 3d6
CONDITION MONITORSPhysical: 10
Stun: 10
LIMITSPhysical 7, Mental 5, Social 3
QUALITIESAgile Defender, Biocompatibility (Bioware), Bi-Polar, Hawk Eye, Insomnia, Lack of Focus, Restricted Gear (Pain Editor), Sharpshooter, Superhuman Psychosis
ACTIVE SKILLSAthletics skill group 4, Automatics (Assault Rifles) 6 (+2), Automotive Mechanic 1, Influence skill group 1, Intimidation (Physical) 4 (+2), Locksmith 2, Palming 2, Perception (Visual) 5 (+2), Pilot Ground Craft 2, Sneaking (Urban) 4 (+2), Unarmed Combat (Jeet Kune Do) 6 (+2)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS20th Centry Cinema (Bruce Lee flatvids) 2 (+2), Area Knowledge: Chicago 2, Chicago Gangs 2, Chicago Underworld 2, English N, Small Unit Tactics (Urban) 4 (+2), Sports 2
'MARTIAL ARTSJeet Kune Do (Counterstrike, Yielding Force (Counterstrike))
AUGMENTATIONS: 406,250¥Bone Density Augmentation (Rating 4, Used), Muscle Augmentation (Rating 2, Used), Muscle Toner (Rating 2, Used), Nephritic Screen (Rating 6, Used), Orthoskin (Rating 4, Used), Pain Editor, Platelet Factories (Used), Reception Enhancer, Synaptic Booster (Rating 2)
ARMOR: 8,545¥Ares Victory Rapid Transit Elite [AV 9], Baseball cap [w/Trodes], Chameleon Suit [AV9, w/4 Concealed Pockets, Faraday Pocket, Thermal Damping (Rating 2), Ultrasonic Noise Generator (Rating 4)], Custom Ballistic Mask [AV2, w/Gas Mask, Ultrasound Sensor (Rating 3)], Forearm Guards [AV1], Lined Coat [AV9, w/Faraday Pocket, Nonconductivity (Rating 5), Shock Weave], Ski mask
WEAPONS: 9,915¥Remington Suppressor [Machine Pistol, Acc 6 (7), DV 7P, AP-1, SA/BF, RC -, 15/30(c), w/Concealed Quick-Draw Holster, Sound Suppressor, Laser Sight, 3 extended clips, 200 Regular rounds (+1DV)]
AK-97 [Assault Rifle, Acc 5 (7), DV 10P, AP-2, SA/BF/FA, RC 3, 38/76(c), w/Chameleon Coating, Folding Stock, Gas-Vent 3 System, Holographic Sight, Personalized Grip, Sling, 4 extended clips, 150 APDS rounds, 150 Flechette rounds, 300 Regular rounds (+1DV), 200 Tracer rounds]
GEAR: 31,520¥Autopicker (Rating 4), Certified Credstick (Silver), Certified Credstick (Standard), Crowbar, C-Squared (Rating 6), EvoTech Himitsu [w/Program Carrier (Virtual Machine w/Smoke and Mirrors, Stealth), Receiver], Fake SIN [Rating 4, w/6 Fake Licenses (Licensed Close Protection Specialist, Drivers License, Permits for Assault Rifles, Comms Devices, Concealed Carry, Machine Pistols)], Flashlight, Gecko Tape Gloves, Guts (1), Miniwelder, Nightwatch (4), Sequencer (Rating 4), 5 Stealth Tags, Survival Kit, Tool Kit (Automotive Mechanic)
VEHICLE: 11,000¥Thundercloud Morgan [Handling 3/5, Speed 4, Accel 3, Body 14, Armor 6, Pilot/Sensor 0, Seats 2 (3), Manual Control Override, Off-Road Suspension, Weapon Mount (Heavy, External, Fixed, Manual), Increased Seating, Smuggling Compartment]
LIFESTYLE: 2,500¥Low [1 month, Comforts & Necessities 2, Security 2, Neighborhood 2, w/Private Room, Bi-Polar Medication]
CONTACTSDr. M. T. [Connection 5, Loyalty 2][/spoiler]
[spoiler=Character background]
Medical examination report of subject recovered from St. Matthew site, 2074-01-12 @ 2311 hours local time
Presiding physician: Dr. M. T, Border Clinic Epsilon-Sigma, a Truman Technologies subsidiary
Initial Physical Evaluation:
The subject, a human male in his late teens/early 20s, designation Matthew-4-Alpha, appears to be in extremely good health considering the circumstances of his recovery; the fourth floor of the lab he was liberated from was located 80 feet under the remains of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church bordering an area of Seattle commonly referred to only as "The Glow" by locals. Unlike the Matthew-2 and 3 subjects, 4-Alpha shows no signs of malnutrition or mistreatment and instead appears to have been well cared for, likely due to the extensive number of augmentations he has undergone. The precision with which each individual implant has been added as well as the tell-tale surgical fingerprints left behind leads me to believe that each procedure was performed by the same expert surgeon, albeit certainly with inferior, possibly even older, raw materials. As a result the subjects wholistic self has suffered greatly despite what seems to be a natural compatibility with the implanted 'ware; it seems highly likely that the lab was experimenting on prototype O-Cells or perhaps even using cybermantic techniques in order to determine just how much abuse the human body can withstand.
Initial Mental Evaluation:
4-Alpha responds well to external physical stimuli, but has remained near-catatonic since his arrival at this facility. Only after administering chemical stabilizers was the subject able to willingly participate in physical trials, and 4-Alpha has slowly begun opening up with the staff. Unfortunately, the subject currently remembers little of his time in the lab or indeed of his past life. At this rate it is likely that his recovery will take a significant amount of time.
Follow-up report, 2074-06-28 @ 1425 hours local time
4-Alpha, who has himself chosen to go by the name Marcus, is doing remarkably well. It is my firm belief that he could be of great use to both Horizon and Truman Technologies as he exhibits several favourable traits that would make him an excellent field operative. His enhancements all seem aimed at creating an extremely capable close-quarters combatant, a notion further supported by the subjects memory of time spent in the lab almost exclusively related to or focusing on physical training and mental acuity development and war games. It seems likely that Marcus was purposefully designed to be a soldier, though his state of mind leaves assignment to the rank and file out of the question. Behind the facade of a cold and calculating intellect hides an easily distracted and frightened child, possibly a result of extended isolation at the Matthew facility. It is impossible to tell how long the subjects had been down there by the time our disposable assets found them, and 4-Alpha is unfortunately the sole survivor at this point.
Marcus has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder as well as ADHD, either or both of which may be the root of his unstable circadian rythm; the sleep regulator implant he has received helps by allowing him to get some rest, but may also be a contributing factor to his insomnia. I have prescribed a combination of anticonvulsants, antipsychotics, and benzodiazepine to stabilize his mood swings, and while he is able to function well in the environment we've created for him I fear what might happen once he encounters the kind of people living nearby. It is my recommendation that we equip him adequately to survive and observe him closely to understand his capabilities better. I am hereby ordering Bravo team to allocate manpower to shadow 4-Alpha as he carries out his first trial run on the surface.
Follow-up report, 2074-11-11 @ 0417 hours local time
4-Alpha is hereby cleared for autonomous field-work assignments in the immediate area. While there have been a few... incidents... involving missing persons reports where the subject has likely been involved, his efficiency cannot be denied. Marcus has been staying on his meds for the last three months and has not suffered any episodes that our observation teams have been able to discover. His attention span makes him ideally suited for short term, high intensity tasks, and it will be interesting to see how he deals with the reality of shadow work.
His cover identity is that of Marcus Brennan, a licensed and bonded close protection specialist operating on both sides of the law. For all intents and purposes he sees me as someone who helped him get his life back, but I am not sure how far he trusts me nor for that matter how far I trust him.[/spoiler]
