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[Egan_BW]

She laughs. "Well, that seems brave. I'm sure that the Star Order will send a capable team to wipe them out. It'll be a battle for the ages, I'm sure. Very romantic."

[Prophet]

Acknowledged. Is there any one notable amongst their numbers I should keep an eye out for. I would like to avoid having to find some 'debris' if the Corporations are keeping a nearby watch, but will do what I have to. 'Debris', a popular code amongst independent mining and salvaging operations to refer to murdering a corporate rat and lackey somewhere remote or out of the way. After all, if all the surveillance on the nearby machines wasn't functioning, then who's to contradict that they simply got got hit or ran into an unfortunate patch of debris and rock in space.

[Nakéen]

Acknowledged. Is there any one notable amongst their numbers I should keep an eye out for. I would like to avoid having to find some 'debris' if the Corporations are keeping a nearby watch, but will do what I have to. 'Debris', a popular code amongst independent mining and salvaging operations to refer to murdering a corporate rat and lackey somewhere remote or out of the way. After all, if all the surveillance on the nearby machines wasn't functioning, then who's to contradict that they simply got got hit or ran into an unfortunate patch of debris and rock in space.

Grimy Scavenger Pilot: "Most of them are now corporate dogs, so whatever you have in mind, I have nothing to do with it. The others? Either dead or too smart to get found out. Still, take this."

The Pilot transfers to Drifter a list of call signs from independent scavengers turned corporate scavengers.

Scavenger Pilot with a breathing mask: "*shhhh* Callsign Bad Wrench. Got a vendetta against the piece of work. She is the reason behind my mask. *shhhh* My callsign is Sandpaper. *shhhh* Sorry though, there is no bounty on her name. I can't pay you, but I will owe you one if you make debris out of her *shhhh*"

“Thanks”  Charles discreetly leaves, attempting to rustle up some info on a new contract.

Rumors
Iron Wrath manages to hear some tidbits of information about a few exclusive contracts some mercenaries have, but all of them are secretive enough not to spill too many beans. And even in the rare case a wasted mercenary would tell him the entire details of the contract, it wouldn't help him much as these exclusive contracts are exclusive for a reason. Pilots who weren't contacted cannot hope to undertake these contract.

Iron Wrath does understand that to obtain exclusive contracts, he will need contacts with the corporations. The faction liaisons he knows about could be a good start, or he could also try to attract attention by raising his reputation or attracting the good graces of a corporation by fulfilling their open contracts.

[Nakéen]

TURN 2 - PREPARATIONS

FREE EXPEDITION

Although you are mercenaries, you are not required to undertake missions. Instead you might decide to go explore on your own, either at random or somewhere precise following information known only to you.
An expedition starts with an exploration phase, and may involve phases outside of your MU.

Great Rust Field
A vast continental sized desert of metallic sand and rusty ruins.
-> Drifter knows of the location of a few unexplored ruins

Hostile Ecosystem Area
A lush and extremely dangerous area of Begreris where nature reigns supreme.

BOUNTY BOARD

> There are
> 4 new urgent contracts
> 6 new low-priority contracts
>

Spoiler: Urgent Contracts I (click to show/hide)

Name: Eliminate Stray Specimen
Reward: 10000 VC
Objectives: Defeat the Stray Specimen
Theater of operations: HEA Outskirts
Description:
Urgent! A stray specimen was detected by the HEA surveillance network. If it were to head toward inhabited centers, it would be a disaster! The specimen is a Korator, commonly called a "Redscythe".

Additional details:
- Combat mission.
- Assault is recommended

Name: Retrieve Drone Data
Reward: 4000 VC
Objectives: Reach the Drone
Theater of operations: Great Rust Field - Zone E
Description:
Mercenaries. One of our survey drones was shot down by an unknown hostile party, and its remains crashed within Arballister territory. We need you to retrieve the drone's data.

Additional details:
- Exploration mission.
- Detection will be needed to locate the Drone.

Name: Destroy PRI Installation
Reward: 12000 VC
Objectives: Defeat the enemy MUs
Theater of operations: Northern Terius - Contested Area
Description:
This is a message to all mercenaries. The Planetary Reclamation Initiative has installed a communication beacon in Northern Terius. Destroying this installation should disrupt the operations of the PRI scouts in the area.

Additional details:
- Combat mission.

Name: Clear out drone nest
Reward: 8000 VC
Objectives: Destroy the drone nest
Theater of operations: Great Rust Field - Zone B
Description:
This should be an easy job for HUB mercenaries. Our teams accidentally tripped a drone nest during a ruin excavation. We would like you to deal with it so that we can resume our operation.

Additional details:
- Combat mission.
- May involve an exploration part.

Spoiler: Low-Priority Contracts I (click to show/hide)

Name: Destroy SCRAP Salvager MU
Reward: 3000 VC
Objectives: Destroy the MU
Theater of operations: Variable

Additional details:
- Repeatable

Name: Destroy BIA patrol MU
Reward: 3000 VC
Objectives: Destroy the enemy MU
Theater of operations: Variable

Additional details:
- Repeatable

Name: Destroy Tokiyuki Scout
Reward: 3000 VC
Objectives: Destroy the enemy MU
Theater of operations: Variable

Additional details:
- Repeatable

Name: Destroy Arballister Scout
Reward: 3000 VC
Objectives: Destroy the enemy MU
Theater of operations: Variable

Additional details:
- Repeatable

Name: Patrol Perimeter
Reward: 3000 VC
Objectives: Stand Watch and destroy any intruder
Theater of operations: Variable

Additional details:
- Repeatable

Name: Escort Weapon Convoy
Reward: 3000 VC
Objectives: Escort the target
Theater of operations: Variable

Additional details:
- Repeatable

Name: Destroy Ruin Drones
Reward: 3000 VC
Objectives: Destroy the Ruin Drones
Theater of operations: Variable

Additional details:
- Repeatable

[Egan_BW]

Beep Beep. Wrecker checks her communicator. "Well well, HUB published a new slate of work. No more fun tonight. Doesn't mean we can't stick together, though, Mr 'Sovereign'."

[BlackPaladin99]

I accept Destroy PRI Installation

[VermilionSkies]

_{"...I can't tell if they're flirting or trying to have a serious conversation..."
"Nobles, am I right?"
"Work's picking up, though, so I'll see you all around."}
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[This is Caliber, accepting urgent contract request from SYMBIOSIS. On route to the AO.]
Mercy Smith "Caliber" [Reach Heaven] - (VermilionSkies)
Balance: 500 VC
Current MU: Reach Heaven
Hangar #1: Reach Heaven
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Spoiler: Quarters (click to show/hide)

A refurbished basement underneath a local firing range, bought from the owners through a local contact. The back wall has been converted into an impromptu rack, upon which she hangs the few firearms she was willing to bring along from her personal collection. Her bed consists of a mattress on the floor, covered in MU plushies, several of them recognizable as being modeled after her parents' machines.
The rest of the room is... barren, to say the least. She probably doesn't know how to cook, considering that a microwave and a minifridge make up the entirety of her "kitchen."

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Spoiler: Mercy Smith "Caliber" (click to show/hide)

Name: Mercy Smith
Call sign: Caliber
Appearance: Young and bright-eyed. Wears a dusty, cordite-stained apron over various sets of sweaters and jeans.
Personality: Obsessed with the beauty of a well-maintained gun in action. Is very willing to tell you about how cool their collection of firearms is.
Backstory: Born to a pair of corporate cleanup agents, Mercy was guided towards following through with the family business by both their parents and a desire to fire the big gun.
Traits:
[Negative] Severe Astigmatism - -1 Pilot Skills and Job Skills at night or in low light conditions
Mercy Smith's eyes tire more easily than most, and she is occasionally subject to migraine headaches. Although she is used to it, her symptoms worsen at night and impair her activities. She might be able to cure her condition if she can scrounge up enough money for a surgery.
[Positive] "Cleanup" Expert - +1 Combat Skill +1 Medicine Skill / has friendly contacts in the underworld
Mercy Smith's line of work has given her certain insights with weapons and the human body, and how they interact together.

Pilot Skills
Melee (Shock/Dodge): 0
Medium (Assault/Position): 3
Long (Artillery/Jamming): 0

Job Skills
Combat: 2 (+1)
Exploration: 1
Medicine: 1 (+1)
Mechanics: 2
Electronics: 0

Spoiler: MU: Reach Heaven (click to show/hide)

General Data
Registration Number: Reach Heaven
Attack Class: Assault
Weight Class: Standard
Arm Load: 0
Leg Load: -1

Hit Table
1: Head ○○
2-4: Core ○○○○
5: Core (Thrusters)
6: Left Arm ○○○
7: Right Arm ○○○
8-10: Legs ○○○●●

Attributes
Pursuit: 2
Evasion: 0
Detection: 0
Profile: 8
Stealth: -2
Handling: -1.5

Skill Modifiers and Caps
Melee: -1/4
Medium: 2/4
> Position: 3/4
Long: -1/4
> Jamming: 0/4

Weapons
L.Arm - [HG] [Medium] WMB Assault Rifle: ○○(x2) / +2 Pursuit
R.Arm - [HG] [Medium] WMB Assault Rifle: ○○(x2) / +2 Pursuit
Mnt#1 - [HG] [Medium] WMB Standard Mounted Autocannon: ○(x3)
Mnt#2 - None

Body Parts
Head - [HG] WMB Light Head [Jammer]: +1 Jamming / ○○
Core - [HG] WMB Light Core: ○○○○
Arms - [HG] WMB Standard Arms: Standard ArmLoad / ○○○
Legs - [HG] WMB Standard Bipedal Legs: +1 Position / Standard MaxLoad / ○○○●●

Internal Parts
CPU: [HG] WMB Standard Specialized CPU [Medium] (+2 Medium -1 Melee -1 Long)
Thrusters: [HG] WMB Pursuit Thrusters (+2 Pursuit)
Set Bonus: WMB 4-Parts (-2 Handling)

Spoiler: Contacts and Relationships (click to show/hide)

Hub [HUB]: 6 (Amicable)
--Contact: Kate M
Codeon Organized Network [CodeON]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
 Planetary Reclamation Initiative [PRI]: -6 (Unfavourable)
--Contact: Unknown
SYMBIOSIS [SYMBIOSIS]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
Begreris Independent Administration [BIA]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Edgar V
Zereon Star Order [ZSO]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
League of Free Sailors [CORSAIR]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
WMB Industries [WMB]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Anna E
Hephaestus Heavy Industries [HPH]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
Tokiyuki Corporation [TKI]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
Arballister Group [ARB]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
The Arsenal [ARS]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
SCRAP - Salvager Association [SCR]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
Obsidian Technologies [OBS]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
Blueshift Energies [BLS]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
Exceed Systems and Electronics [EXC]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
Bulwark Defence Systems [BLW]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown
Mistral Avionics [MST]: 0 (Indifferent)
--Contact: Unknown

Other Contacts:
- Chun C, cleanup expert

Spoiler: Locations (click to show/hide)

- MIC Parts Market [Unavailable at the moment]
- MIC Medical Center
- Black Market [Membership required]
- Jackaster Clinic
- Chun's Cleaning Services
- Toad's Bay

_{Is it possible to get unique items from high-rep factions?}

[The Canadian kitten]

Accept Contract: Destroy PRI installation

[Hawk132]

Receiving a similar ping from his own device, Zereth skimmed through the list of urgent contracts, "Indeed, Ms. 'Wrecker'. Do you have a contract in mind?"

[Egan_BW]

"I wouldn't mind digging my blades into that 'Specimen', though fighting the PRI pays better, and we'd be fairly assured of success with four mercs on the job. But hey, I'm willing to miss out on 2000 VC if it means I get to kill something new, don't you agree?"

[Hawk132]

The noble nodded in agreement, "I haven't used an MU for a hunt yet. It'd be an interesting experience."

Zereth will accept the same contract as Wrecker.

[Egan_BW]

Let's give SYMBIOSIS a hand. And a healthy salvo of 16 missiles to the enemy's face.

[Prophet]

Even with his pride as a Scavenger, Drifter would have to admit the superior durability and sheer power of Hepheastus MUs and weapons. Considering his specialization in piloting heavier MUs, Drifter decides to introduce himself by taking their Perimeter Patrol mission.